Report: Hudson Valley Incinerator One of Top Polluters in U.S.
Hudson Valley Incinerator One of Top Polluters in U.S.
A new report ranked a Hudson Valley incinerator as one of the top polluters in the U.S., which can significantly threaten our health. Download the Hudson Valley Post App According to the Tishman Environment and Design Center at The New School in New York City, 4.4 million people in the U.S. are exposed to pollution from waste incinerators. -advertisement- The waste incinerators reportedly emit mercury, lead, particulate matter 2.5 and 10, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide, and carbon monoxide, all of which can pose significant dangers to public health.