Central generadora de energía Danskammer
Central generadora de energía Danskammer
Ayúdenos a detener esta propuesta de central de combustibles fósiles; contaminará el aire, la tierra y el agua de nuestro valle y va en contra del objetivo de Nueva York de lograr la transición a energía limpia.
El plan
El propietario de la central generadora de energía Danskammer en el río Hudson en la ciudad de Newburgh propone remplazar las instalaciones actuales, que operan menos de un cinco por ciento del tiempo, con una que funcionará prácticamente sin parar.
Puntos en juego
A continuación, siete razones por las cuales no tiene sentido construir una nueva Danskammer:
- Lugar equivocado: el terreno es altamente propenso a las inundaciones
- Momento equivocado: NY se ha comprometido a combatir el cambio climático; esta central lo acelerará
- Un paso atrás: aumento en la industrialización de la zona ribereña
- Contaminación atmosférica: emisiones anuales de óxidos de nitrógeno, ozono, partículas y gases de efecto invernadero nocivos a más de 10 veces por encima del nivel emitido por la central actual
- Contaminación del agua: posibles derrames de 3 millones de galones de combustible diésel almacenado
- Es innecesaria: otros proyectos renovables podrían satisfacer la demanda proyectada
- Alternativas más inteligentes: energía limpia que ofrece empleos similares
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Casos de éxito (en inglés)
Hudson River Barge Anchorages
Preserving water quality and habitats, the U.S. Coast Guard abandoned plans for 10 new “parking lots” for vessels carrying hazardous substances. We mobilized thousands of community members to fight the proposal. 2018
Expanded Crude Oil Operations (Albany)
Decreasing the likelihood of hazardous spills and health threats in local neighborhoods, Global Partners decided not to build new crude oil facilities. We partnered in opposing the expanded operations. 2018
Pilgrim Pipelines (Hudson Valley)
We engaged citizens and communities to oppose this proposal to construct two crude oil pipelines through the valley. The outcry against the project led to its abandonment, halting potential environmental, public health and safety threats. 2017
Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant (Buchanan)
Ending the harm it causes aquatic wildlife and public safety, New York State and plant owner Entergy agreed to close this outdated facility by 2021 — ending our decades-long campaign to shut it down. 2017
Desalination Plant (Haverstraw)
Our six-year campaign to halt construction of an environmentally harmful desalination plant on Haverstraw Bay — site of some of the river’s most important aquatic habitats — ended in victory when plans to build the facility were dropped. 2015
LG Headquarters (Englewood, New Jersey)
In a “win-win” for the environment and the economy, LG Electronics reached an agreement with us and partners to reduce the height of its proposed corporate tower atop the Palisades, preserving magnificent views and keeping jobs in the region. 2015
St. Lawrence Cement Plant (Hudson)
Preserving air quality and iconic views from Olana, NYS rejected plans to erect this 20-building manufacturing complex resulting from our grassroots campaign to stop its construction. 2005
Riverfront Towers (Yonkers)
Securing public riverfront access and preserved downtown Palisades views resulted from a settlement we brokered to stop construction of a wall of 38-story towers along the city’s waterfront. 1989
Sloop Hill (New Windsor)
Preserving a prominently visible river promontory and prime bald eagle habitat, NYS acquired 100 acres slated for a 530-unit condominium. Scenic Hudson played a lead role in securing the land’s protection. 1988
Storm King Mountain (Cornwall)
Conserving the iconic northern gateway to the Hudson Highlands, Con Edison agreed not to build a destructive hydroelectric plant. Scenic Hudson was established to protect the mountain and led the successful 17-year campaign. 1980
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