HTN: Laying the Blame for Bad Air

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has shared the results of the Tonawanda Community Air Study. One of the conclusions made in the report is that benzene and smoke emissions form the Tonawanda Coke plant on River Road have been the likely source of irritation for nearby residents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say long-term exposure to benzene can cause an array of harmful effects. The study looked at wind and meteorological data and pollution concentrations in four areas around the plant.