Saturday, July 12, 2008
SWOP homepageHey Intel: Toxic Emissions, PR and 'Clean Technologies' Don't Mix
Intel's latest attempt at greenwashing its image just doesn't square with the facts.
Intel Capital raising stake in clean techI say they should invest in clean technology for the residents of Corrales, or at least take the recomendations of their own cheerleaders.Friday, July 11, 2008
Intel Capital is boosting its investments in clean technology startups as a way to develop new sources of power for Intel processors.
To review:Intel endangers community health by refusing steps to solve their plant's air pollution
From SWOP Director Robby Rodriguez:
Intel is rejecting its own community front group’s recommendation to raise the height of its pollution stacks.
Intel formed the Community Environmental Working Group (CEWG), chose its members, and appointed John Bartlit as the acting chair.
Every evaluation study of the risks from Intel's toxic emissions has concluded that the existing stacks are much too low.
After nearly two decades of poisoning the air its neighbors breathe, Intel finally agreed to raise the stacks to a height that would substantially decrease the concentration of toxic emissions at ground level.
Intel also promised to raise the stacks to the height decided by its own CEWG.
After much study and input from experts, the CEWG recommended that the stack height be not less than 38 meters.
However, Intel decided to ignore the CEWG recommendation and raise their stacks to only 30 meters.
John Bartlit, Intel's appointed Acting Chair, has an opportunity to stand up for his CEWG and insist that Intel honor its promise to abide by CEWG's recommendations.
Mr. Bartlit can thereby choose to protect and defend the environment and nearby residents.
Or he can continue to protect and defend Intel.
Which option will he choose?
Fred Marsh
Corrales Residents for Clean Air & Water
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