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Letter: Power Plant Emissions Unhealthy

Emissions from AES Redondo Beach are harmful to the health of the community, says resident Dan Buck.

We all know the AES power plant in Redondo hurts our views and property values, but what about our health? 

While scientists and researchers continue to learn more about the harmful effects of power plant emissions, AES continues to move forward with plans to remodel their plant which will create even more toxic pollutants on a daily basis.

Sure, shorter smoke stacks might improve aesthetics, but they will also decrease dispersion and increase the density of particulates spread over the local residents of Hermosa and Redondo.

By how far and how much ... our elected officials don't want to answer those questions. 

Much like Beach Cities Health District, our local school boards and PTAs, local health clubs and employers all seem perfectly happy with the status quo. 

If you care about your health, or that of your parents or children who are most at risk, get more information at www.NoPowerPlant.com.

Then contact your mayor and local councilmen and ask them what they plan to do to protect your health and your investment in beach property.

Apathy won't cure asthma, cancer, heart or lung disease, but your action can help prevent it.

Dan Buck
Redondo Beach

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Deborah Shepard May 18, 2013 at 11:32 am
Big congrats to you Jeff. Please fill us in (Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach and Marina Hotel andRead More Visitors Bureau) on the hotel shuttle. Also, how do we get Riviera Village's newest hit, Rock N Brew to be called Redondo Beach vs. Torrance??
Joan Irvine May 16, 2013 at 08:08 am
Jeff, I am so pleased that you will be representing the residents of District 1 for the next fourRead More years.
Deborah Shepard May 18, 2013 at 11:56 am
Congrats to the boys and girls baseball/softball teams, showing the Redondo strength of body andRead More mind! Reading all sorts of good things about your teams! Great going players and coaches from the Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach and Marina Hotel staff!
john May 4, 2013 at 09:18 pm
And here I thought I needed to Drive to San Diego to experience craft breweries and bars. Nice job.
sheri patterson April 30, 2013 at 12:19 am
Mary, I read your posts throughout the Measure A campaign. You may want to re-read your posts whenRead More you cast stones about "dividing a city". There wasn't much substantiation to any of your posts-- mostly just attacks on Jim Light. Do Aspel and Ginsburg condone this sort of behavior since you are such a strong voice for them?
Jim Light April 28, 2013 at 03:41 pm
http://www.prado2013.com/ Voters should read this before casting their ballot. Dianne Prado,Read More former District 1 candidate, exposes the electioneering, intimidation and cronyism of this campaign.
Jim Light April 26, 2013 at 11:16 pm
Perhaps we should just turn our heads and let the City Council violate the law. Is that what youRead More would do Mr H? The City Charter is the law of Redondo. The Council chose knowingly to violate it. When the judge found them in violation, the same Council doubled the costs with a frivolous appeal. This time three judges threw it out. Had the Council followed the Charter, there would be zero costs. If you want to hold anyone accountable, it should be those who cast the vote to violate the City Charter and disenfranchise the voters of Redondo. You should not hold me and the over 200 residents who contributed to the lawsuit to uphold the City Charter responsible for the Council's illegal action.
David Mallen May 6, 2013 at 11:28 pm
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David Mallen May 6, 2013 at 11:17 pm
Mr. Azouz: Thank you. I am glad some neighbors find value in what I do, but more importantly IRead More respect the fact that you take the time to do your own homework. If you have expertise in a particular area that can benefit the City, feel free to contact me off line. That goes for anyone. After the election, I have a "big idea" that I want to promote for our City. When Bill Brand and Steve Aspel both agree that my idea is promising, then I think we are on the right track. I'll be curious to learn what the City Manager has to say.
Rocketgerl May 6, 2013 at 10:51 pm
Correction - that's his email. Jimlightforcouncil.com is more fun! Although I'm sure he'd love toRead More hear from you at either address!