Summary and Strong Response
The NAACP press release article talks about environmental and health issues that are introduced from pollution and plants that utilize coal as its fuel source.
First, it suggests that citizens of the United States that live near coal operated power plants live in more poverty when compared to the rest of the American population and 39% of the people are of a particular race. This article is highlighting that minority citizens that live near these power plants are the ones that are being mostly affected by its effects.
Second, the NAACP attempts to sway politicians and certain organizations to switch to clean renewable energy sources to help protect the environment, to reduce its harmful effects on the citizens, environment, and climate. This report shows and debunks the myth that so-called "clean coal" is not as clean as it is made for us to believe.
Lastly, the toxic and harmful emissions that are produced by these power plants are a primary driver behind human rights issue. Some examples of these problems range from many citizens getting diagnosed with chronic lung issues, 13,200 premature deaths and 9,700 people being hospitalized yearly across the country.
Response to Editor
To NAACP editor,
After reading and reviewing your article, titled "NAACP Report Reveals Disparate Impact of …show more content…
This lack of resources significantly causes these communities to suffer from the inability to seek proper medical attention potentially resulting from the harmful emissions produced by these plants. These power plant companies should be required by law to place their plants in such a location where impact to local communities whether that be low income or high income, and the environment would be minimal if not
The NAACP press release article talks about environmental and health issues that are introduced from pollution and plants that utilize coal as its fuel source.
First, it suggests that citizens of the United States that live near coal operated power plants live in more poverty when compared to the rest of the American population and 39% of the people are of a particular race. This article is highlighting that minority citizens that live near these power plants are the ones that are being mostly affected by its effects.
Second, the NAACP attempts to sway politicians and certain organizations to switch to clean renewable energy sources to help protect the environment, to reduce its harmful effects on the citizens, environment, and climate. This report shows and debunks the myth that so-called "clean coal" is not as clean as it is made for us to believe.
Lastly, the toxic and harmful emissions that are produced by these power plants are a primary driver behind human rights issue. Some examples of these problems range from many citizens getting diagnosed with chronic lung issues, 13,200 premature deaths and 9,700 people being hospitalized yearly across the country.
Response to Editor
To NAACP editor,
After reading and reviewing your article, titled "NAACP Report Reveals Disparate Impact of …show more content…
This lack of resources significantly causes these communities to suffer from the inability to seek proper medical attention potentially resulting from the harmful emissions produced by these plants. These power plant companies should be required by law to place their plants in such a location where impact to local communities whether that be low income or high income, and the environment would be minimal if not