100 health professionals urge Newcastle City Council to halt Teesside waste incinerator plans over health risks and inequalities.

Over 100 health professionals are urging Newcastle City Council to halt plans for a waste incinerator in Teesside, citing potential health risks and exacerbation of existing inequalities. The proposed Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility would process waste from seven local authorities, emitting pollutants harmful to already vulnerable communities. Advocates recommend focusing on waste reduction and recycling instead, arguing it would be healthier and create more jobs.

September 14, 2024
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