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⚠️ Asbestos Concerns at Proposed Mine
🏭 Record Ridge Industrial Mineral Mine Project is moving toward approval, but there's a serious problem:
🚨 Asbestos hazards haven't been fully studied
💨 No analysis of how asbestos particles could spread through the air to nearby homes and businesses
👨👩👧👦 Your Council wants to protect community health by asking the Minister of Health to pump the brakes
🏭 Record Ridge Industrial Mineral Mine Project is seeking government approvals
⛏️ Industrial mining operations proposed for the area
☠️ Asbestos is a known carcinogen that causes lung cancer and mesothelioma
💨 Airborne asbestos particles can travel long distances from mining sites
👨⚕️ Health experts warn mining can disturb asbestos-containing materials
🏠 Nearby residents could be exposed to dangerous airborne particles
📜 Council wants to send a letter to Minister of Health Josie Osborne
⏸️ Requesting delay of ALL approvals until asbestos studies are completed
🔬 Specifically asking for airborne dispersion analysis
🏡 Acting on behalf of the entire community's health and safety
⚖️ Council believes proper health studies should come BEFORE approvals
Should Council send this letter to the Minister of Health requesting delay of mine approvals until asbestos health studies are completed?
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📅 Council will vote on this motion at their next meeting
🏛️ How to participate:
- Attend the council meeting in person
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🗣️ Your voice matters on this important health and safety issue
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Should our city track local air quality?
🌬️ Resident Montana Burgess is asking Council to install an air quality monitoring station within city limits.
Currently, we rely on regional data that might not reflect what's actually happening in our neighborhoods. Local monitoring could help residents make informed decisions about outdoor activities, especially those with respiratory conditions or families with young children.
🌡️ Real-time data for residents with asthma, allergies, and respiratory conditions
🏃 Help athletes and outdoor enthusiasts plan safe exercise times
👶 Give parents better info for children's outdoor activities
🌿 Support environmental awareness and community health initiatives
📊 Provide localized data instead of relying on distant regional stations
📍 City would need to research optimal location for monitoring station
💸 Consider initial installation costs and ongoing maintenance expenses
🤝 Potential partnerships with environmental agencies or universities
📱 Explore options for public access to data through apps or websites
Should Council pursue installing an air quality monitoring station to provide residents with local environmental data?