Newark community members demand the PVSC votes against fourth power plant in Ironbound

N.J. approved a fourth fossil fuel plant in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood where 25% of children have asthma and where community members have long fought the high count of power plants. The $180 million backup power project is the first to be approved since N.J.’s 2023 environmental justice law that intends to block similar construction in communities burdened by polluting infrastructure. Newark community organizations like Ironbound Environmental Justice are demanding the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission board votes against the power plant during its Sep. 19 virtual public meeting.

From Ironbound Community Corporation.