The Data Centers LLC wants to build a plant right next to one of the highest-density residential areas in Delaware. The manager and staff of the
City of Newark have been working behind-the-scenes to bring the power plant to Newark for nearly a year before the public learned about the project. With more than adequate surplus on the grid, this is a terrible idea for the environment, our health, and quality of life for generations to come.
Greenhouse Gases:
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2): 899,692 tons/year (4th highest in New Castle County)
- Methane: 54 tons/year (11th highest in New Castle County)
Health Concerns:
- Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): 74 tons/year (7th highest in New Castle County)
Quantities not yet disclosed:
- Carbon Monoxide
- Sulfur Dioxides
- Particle Pollution
- Volatile Organic Compounds
- Sulfuric Acid Mist
- Hazardous Air Pollutants
- Ammonia
Sign this on-line petition today, demanding that University of Delaware President Patrick Harker withdraw this proposal.
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