Below is a letter to the editor published in the Rutland Herald on December 3rd, 2010. If you support this opinion, don’t forget to go the original posting and comment that you do. As Vermonters continue to look for sustainable in-state electricity generation, it is not surprising that biomass is being considered.
Article reposted here from the original at the Bennington Banner. KEITH WHITCOMB JR. Posted: 11/30/2010 10:49:39 PM EST Tuesday November 30, 2010 POWNAL — A public meeting on a developer’s application for a groundwater withdrawal permit relating to a biomass and wood pellet manufacturing facility is tentatively set for Dec. 15.
Reposted here from the original at the Rutland Herald and Times Argus. Published: December 1, 2010 One of the big changes that will take place when Gov.-elect Peter Shumlin takes office is that Vermont will have a governor willing to lead on the problem of climate change.
Article reposted here from VTDigger. Editor’s note: This story is by Susan Bush, a freelance reporter who lives in Pownal. As developers pursue Public Service Board approval of a proposed biomass facility, activists are intensifying their efforts to scuttle the project.
Article reposted here from the Rutland Herald. Published: November 19, 2010 FAIR HAVEN — Fair Haven residents voiced their disagreement in a passionate forum about the threats on public health, the climate and forests by biomass plants at the Fair Haven Elementary School on Wednesday.
Article below reposted here from the NY Times. By KEN BELSON Sports arenas and stadiums are all about getting the most number of people to spend the maximum amount of money in the shortest amount of time possible.
Article reposted below from the original at the Rutland Herald. Staff Report – Published: November 15, 2010 BENNINGTON — Bennington is taking an interest in a proposed wood-fueled biomass electric generation plant planned in Pownal, although the Select Board hasn’t taken a position of support or opposition.
Story reposted here from the original at VTDigger.org. Editor’s note: This story is by Susan Bush, a freelance reporter from Pownal, Vt. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Renewable energy — biomass, solar and wind – comes at an environmental cost. That was the message from four energy experts who spoke to an audience of more than 200 [...]
