Three years ago, the coal export terminal in the neighborhood of Curtis Bay in South Baltimore exploded, shattering windows and causing more damage throughout the community. One year ago, a new report confirmed that coal dust from the terminal had been polluting the community for decades. And just a month ago, CSX operations caused a dust storm earning the terminal another notice of violation from the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Now, this coal expert terminal's Permit to Operate is up for renewal, and it's time to speak up! Can you attend a public hearing in Curtis Bay next week on Thursday, October 10 at 6PM? RSVP here!
Neighbors in South Baltimore have been organizing for years against the health, environmental, and quality of life impacts - read more in Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health. Their work has resulted in a landmark collaborative report between leading community organizations, universities, and the Maryland Department of the Environment demonstrating the presence of coal dust contamination throughout the community. And their documentation proved a dust storm due to CSX activities contaminating the Curtis Bay community just last month - which earned the coal terminal yet another Notice of Violation.
Public comments at the hearing next Thursday 10/10 will shape whether the Maryland Department of the Environment ultimately decides to deny, issue, or add (or weaken) the conditions of the final permit. Speak out at the public hearing with South Baltimore neighbors and supporters from across the region to demand that MDE take strong action to protect the community.
Want to attend but not sure what to say? Use our guide for spoken testimony:
Can't make it? Stay tuned for guidance on submitting written testimony to support the South Baltimore community against contamination from coal.
