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Waste to Energy plant fire breaks out in England.
When a fire broke out at a recycling plant in Northwestern England on Saturday afternoon, authorities issued a crucial safety advisory to the residents. They were asked to keep their windows and doors closed, a measure that was not to be taken lightly, as it was vital in preventing the spread of smoke and potential harm.Local media reported that fire
Chemical engineer approves Project Kea air quality report despite unreliable data.
Despite withdrawing his support for Bioplant’s proposal to build a pyrolysis plant in Feilding, Andrew Curtis has signed off on two air quality assessment reports for SIRRL’s Waimate incinerator proposal. However, the proposal has faced challenges. The first resource consent application, which included an air quality report provided by Tara Hutchins from Paddle Delamore Partners (PDP) and reviewed by Andrew
Expert Andrew Curtis withdraws support for pyrolysis pant due to unreliable data.
Curtis was confident the plant would not negatively affect the environment. A 2021 report he co-authored, based on Bioplant data and modelling, indicated the plant should not be able to be smelt outside its boundary, and its gas emissions would have no impact on the surrounding area.However, his supplementary report to the commissioners on Monday, having considered additional evidence from