6/28 Virtual Community Session When: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Where: Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Time: 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM Link for meeting below: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html… *Paragraph below was taken directly from the flyer provided to us by the Office of Environmental Justice. The Office of Environmental Justice is hosting a virtual conversation for residents and community groups to discuss environmental […]
Greening for Clean Air
CRCQL is proud to present Greening for Clean Air! CHOICES, the youth wing of CRCQL, formulated this yard beautification project, and with the generous support of Tent of Life’s Tyrone Ricks and CRCQL’s summer interns, senior citizen’s of Chester have received a free landscaping and yard beautification service. Residents have been thrilled with the project thus far, and are happy […]
Never Vanguard at Covanta Incinerator
This past Saturday, June 10th, a rally was held outside the Covanta incinerator’ employee entrance to protest and inform people about Vanguard’s investment in Covanta and other polluting, destructive industry. Organized by Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT), supported by CRCQL, this demonstration was part of EQAT’s Never Vanguard campaign – Vanguard being one of Covanta’s principle financiers. The demonstration began […]
Code RED Unhealthy Air Alert Declared in Philadelphia
Due to the continued downward spread of air from the Canadian forest fires, the air in Delco County is at unhealthy levels. Residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activities, close windows, and use air purifiers if possible. If you must go outside, please wear a mask–N95s are preferred. Those with lung or respiratory conditions such as asthma are greatly encouraged […]
Washington Post Reveals Covanta’s Slimy Lobbying Efforts
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/29/climate-incinerators-plastics-subsidies/ “As the Biden administration allocates billions of dollars in new climate subsidies, environmentally challenged industries are sharpening their green pitches. The companies argue they are just as entitled to lucrative federal incentives as solar farms or electric carmakers, and are working to frame their businesses as global warming solutions. The money up for grabs from the Inflation Reduction Act […]
