Particulate Pollution

The Labadie Energy Center in Labadie, MO on April 6, 2022. The coal fired power plant is owned by Ameren.

Critics of Missouri’s regional haze plan want the federal government to throw it out

Eric Schmid

Congressional representatives from St. Louis and Kansas City and environmental groups argue the state’s plan doesn’t make meaningful attempts to reduce the pollution that causes haze.

Health, Science, Environment

EPA Permit Allows Sauget Incinerator To Emit Heavy Metals Into The Air, Activists Say

The Environmental Protection Agency is allowing Veolia North America-Trade Waste Incineration, a facility in Sauget that runs a hazardous waste…

Health, Science, Environment

Report Shows Increased Air Pollution in St. Louis Region — But Long-Term Trend Still Improving

A report released today by the American Lung Association shows that air pollution in the St. Louis region has recently increased.The annual report ranks…

Health, Science, Environment

Power plant pollutants fall but state remains on 'Toxic 20' list

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 10, 2012 - Despite being named to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s “Toxic 20” list for…