EPA sues Cemex over air quality

Pauline Harte Says: March 1st, 2007 at 9:49 am Because of Cemex’s disregard for environmental statutes and because of their disregard for the irreperable harm they cause to people and the environment, a nationwide coalition was formed to oppose Cemex. The City of Santa Clarita has not opposed all mining in the Soledad Canyon area (which means we cannot be called “NIMBY’s”) but we do oppose the size and scope of a MEGA-mine project from an irresponsible, uncaring company like Cemex. In many states and even in other nations, Cemex projects have caused the ruination of nearby communities, endangered the health of residents, and Cemex continually attempts to weaken or negate protective legislation. Pauline Harte. Nationwide Alliance Created to Oppose CEMEX Mining Operations Unprecedented Convergence of Communities to Expose Unlawful and Dangerous CEMEX Activities Reflecting mounting opposition by citizens’ groups and government agencies in at least five states across the nation, a number of local community organizations and city interests have formed a National Alliance to fight multinational giant CEMEX and its mining operations across the United States. This first of its kind national alliance is comprised of active citizens groups from Colorado, California, Ohio, Florida and Michigan that have formed to fight unlawful or dangerous activities at CEMEX operations in their communities. CEMEX has a long history of violating state and federal regulations across the United States. CEMEX has been cited for thousands of air and water violations in at least eight states — California, New Mexico, Colorado, Alabama, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Tennessee — and has paid $4.5 million in state and federal environmental fines….. More information about CEMEX activities in specific states and communities can be found at: www.coloradocitizens.org ; www.greenlink.org ; www.StopCEMEXMegaMine.com ; www.cleanairohio.org ; www.stvrainwatchdogs.org