INDUSTRY, Calif. — A coalition of environmental groups today called for the immediate shutdown of Los Angeles County’s Walnut Creek Energy Park after a new report revealed it likely violates federal air quality standards, endangering nearby schools and neighborhoods.
The report, “The Notorious Nine: Gas Plant Pollution in Environmental Justice Communities,” identifies nine California gas-fired power plants at risk of exceeding federal limits on nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, with Walnut Creek emerging as the state’s highest-risk facility.
“Toxic NOx pollution from this plant is compounded by the nearby railroad, countless warehouses, and the 60 freeway—causing asthma in other health harms for vulnerable locals,” said Tyler Valdes, Energy Justice Manager with the California Environmental Justice Alliance. “It’s time to shut down the Walnut Creek Energy Park, along with all methane gas plants in pollution-burdened communities. Our climate and public health can’t wait any longer.”
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