Environmental

Mayor Emanuel Announces Next Steps in Crack Down on Harmful Pet Coke Dust

New Ordinance Would Ban New Pet Coke, Coke, and Coal Facilities in Chicago and Prohibit Existing Facilities from Expanding; City is Finalizing Regulations After End of 50-Day Public Comment Period

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2014.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman John Pope (10th), and Alderman Ed Burke (14th) announced yesterday that they will introduce an ordinance at the next City Council meeting that will prevent Chicago from becoming a dumping ground for pet coke by prohibiting new petroleum…

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