Preliminary analysis of sensor readings around River Metals Recycling, known as RMR, in Newport suggests spikes in the emission of particulate matter when the facility uses its materials shredder. The data collection is being carried out in partnership with the Sierra Club, an environmental advocacy agency consisting largely of volunteers, the Environmental Protection Agency Division […]
Tag: Pollution
Posted inOpinion
Op-ed: A permit to pollute
Written by Newport City Commissioner Ken Rechtin Located in Newport, Kentucky, River Metals Recycling (RMR), a subsidiary of Nucor (NUE, NYSE), annually obtains a “pollution permit”. It is issued by the State of Kentucky EPA. This “pollution permit” allows RMR to pollute our air and our Licking River (for this column, I will focus on […]
Posted inPreservation
Newport’s city arborist discusses citywide tree care and pruning schedule
Monday night’s Newport City Commission meeting provided a forum for a public update on the citywide tree pruning schedule. Rachel Comte of Urban Canopy Works, who serves as the Newport city arborist, gave a presentation on how the scheduled pruning of the city’s trees will benefit the community. Newport instituted a proactive approach for the […]