Proposed Power Plant Raises Health Risks

The proposed Ridgeline power plant and data center in West Virginia could expose residents of Tucker, Grant, and Hardy counties to dangerous levels of air pollutants.  According to a study by Tucker United, the costs of health-related damage linked to lung cancer, heart disease and other health harms could be up to $35 million annually.  Beth Boheme with Tucker United, is concerned for the children of the counties…

 

 

“The first thing that I thought about when I heard about this potential plant and saw where it would be put—it was absolutely harrowing to think about the kids that are growing up in Davis and Thomas, as well as the kids that are going to school at Davis-Thomas Elementary.”