May 25, 2005
NORSKE'S CROFTON MILL SHOWS LARGEST INCREASE IN POLLUTION IN CANADA
(Crofton, BC) In a report issued by the North American Commission for
Environmental Cooperation (CEC), Norske’s Crofton Mill has shown the
single largest increase in pollution release in the entire country .
The report is based on data provided to the National Pollution Release
Inventory by the company itself for the years 1995-2002.
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May 20, 2005
NORSKE CROFTON STUDY CONFIRMED AS INADEQUATE TO MEASURE HEALTH RISK
(Crofton, BC) – Debating scientists at the Norske Community
Advisory Forum struck accord on one thing - the NorskeCanada study on
air quality and health risks was not a baseline health risk assessment.
Representatives for Norske consultant, Jacques
Whitford, told the forum that it was never intended to be a baseline
health risk assessment – despite the title of the report “Baseline Air
Quality Modelling and Human Health Risk Assessment of Current Day
Emissions from NorskeCanada Crofton Division”.
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Clean Air Concert gets results
April 21, 2005
On April 21, at the Crofton Community Hall, the Crofton Airshed
Citizens Group and Reach for Unbleached, with a team of international
experts, presented new information on emissions and health impacts from
the Crofton Mill. This international peer review team looked at the
Jacques Whitford report commissioned by the NorskeCanada Crofton mill,
and found it to be lacking in clarity, key baseline information, and
credibility.
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There will be no burning of tires, ties, or coal at Crofton!!!
The Alternate Fuels Trial Proposal has officially been withdrawn,
Crofton Mill Manager V.P. Don McKendrick announced at Tuesday's
Community Advisory Forum held in Crofton Tuesday February 8th, citing
earlier public outcry and reduced economic benefit - seems due to
proficient management these old mills are turning a profit and won't go
broke after all. Hurray!
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