Hyundai IONIQ 5 under production in Metaplant in Savannah, Georgia. Photo by Kyle Field | CleanTechnica.
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More changes needed to bring the plant into line with the law and community expectations
Donaldsonville, La. — In an update made public Monday, Hyundai Steel submitted changes to its air permit application that reveal the company plans to switch nine dirty industrial heaters at its proposed steel plant from gas-fired to electric. The company also said they would install additional pollution controls that will significantly reduce emissions from its original plans, which failed to consider these efficient options at all.
The changes come as the company faces increased pressure from the community and environmental groups, including Sierra Club, to ensure that the plant does not substantially increase the burden of pollution in the area, which is already known as Cancer Alley, and creates family-sustaining jobs for local residents.
