Health advocates warn proposed wood-burning plant in Springfield will worsen asthma rates - CommonWealth Beacon

Health advocates warn proposed wood-burning plant in Springfield will worsen asthma rates - CommonWealth Beacon

A PROPOSAL TO build a wood-burning power plant in Springfield is back in play after recent court rulings, but health advocates warn it could worsen the city’s already high asthma rates.  Palmer Renewable Energy first proposed the project in 2008. The company received permits from the city and state to build a biomass power plant, but since then, advocates, residents, public health experts, local officials, and legislators have fought against the…