It's no secret that coal-fired power plants are a major source of air pollution for the city of Chicago. In fact, Fisk and Crawford, the two Chicago power plants, have affected their surrounding communities profoundly. Effects of the plants on the Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods have resulted in over 40 premature deaths, 2800 asthma attacks, and 500 emergency room visits per year.
Yesterday, the
Clean Power Coalition of Chicago hosted a press conference urging the city to retire these two plants. Follow Coalition updates through this
facebook group to get information about the progress of this movement. And raise your voices, Chicago. It's time for clean power!
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