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Biomass Debate in Oroville | Chico News
A fierce debate rages in Oroville over a proposed biomass plant that could turn organic waste into electricity—but critics say it’s dirty, dangerous, and built on toxic soil. Environmental groups, led by the Dioxin Education Committee, argue the plant would emit harmful pollutants like particulates and CO2, even with filters, and is being pushed despite its location on a former Superfund site contaminated with decades of toxic chemicals. Past failures, including illegal burning of treated wood, add to the distrust. While some officials support the project as a wildfire debris solution, others…
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