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  Radioactive waste from New York headed to Western Wayne County

By Wendell Bryant
tellusdetroit.com

DETROIT/BELLEVILLE - The impending transportation of radioactive waste to Wayne County brings about significant concerns regarding hazardous waste management and disposal practices. While acknowledging the necessity of managing such materials, it is imperative to explore alternative solutions that do not disproportionately burden Wayne County with unwanted waste.

The proposed transport of soil, concrete, and groundwater contaminated with elevated radiation from a historical atomic bomb development site in New York presents a disconcerting prospect. The estimated arrival of 25 semi-trucks per week carrying the waste into Wayne County warrants serious consideration and raises legitimate apprehensions among local residents.

This situation evokes distressing memories of previous incidents, such as the Norfolk Southern railway catastrophe in East Palestine, Ohio, which profoundly impacted the community. Consequently, proactive measures were taken to prevent the transportation of hazardous waste to Wayne County without appropriate notification, underscoring the requisite for heightened oversight and regulation by governing bodies.

Elected representatives, including Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, have staunchly advocated for enhanced EPA oversight of hazardous waste storage and have opposed the location of such facilities in densely populated areas. The bipartisan support for new state regulations concerning the transportation and storage of hazardous materials reflects a collective dedication to safeguarding communities from the adverse impacts of hazardous waste.

As Michigan's most densely populated and diverse community, Wayne County has borne the environmental burden of being a repository for hazardous waste for an extended period. The detrimental impact of this environmental injustice on the health of residents cannot be overstated. Elevated rates of respiratory illnesses and other health concerns underscore the urgent necessity to oppose the transport and disposal of hazardous materials in our community.










                      

 
 

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