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Mentions of Elmira biogas issues in newspapers, magazines, on radio or television.

Oakville gas plant under fire

Posted on 5 October 2010 by Bob Jonkman

Looks like the proposed Biogas plant in Elmira is not the only one causing an uproar. The Record reports that Erin Brockovich spoke out against a 975 MegaWatt gas-fired electrical generating station proposed for a residential area in Oakville. “I … Continue reading →

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One-sided column praises Elmira Biogas plant

Posted on 30 August 2010 by Bob Jonkman

Herwig Wandschneider writes a glowing column in Echo Germanica about the proposed Elmira Biogas plant. Of course, he doesn’t live in Elmira but in Waterloo, and so doesn’t have the same concerns about traffic, noise and stink that we do. … Continue reading →

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Elmira Scouts already affected by Biogas facility that hasn’t even been built yet

Posted on 26 August 2010 by Bob Jonkman

Well, the bad effects of the proposed Biogas plant has already caused grief for the Elmira Scouts, and it hasn’t even been built yet! In anticipation of the the Biogas plant, the Scouts are moving their storage shed. The Elmira … Continue reading →

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Re: [stopthestink] Lawn signs missing?

Posted on 23 August 2010 by Laurie Jonkman

I think Lucy is right; if kids took them they’d throw them away too. Which doesn’t necessarily mean that anyone from the BioGas group is involved. There could be many people who would rather not have the angry red “No … Continue reading →

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Elmira Independent poll

Posted on 19 August 2010 by Laurie Jonkman

The Elmira Independent has a poll on the front page of their website, click here: http://www.elmiraindependent.com/ I think everyone ought to answer the poll question (you can only answer it once, which is good because it adds veracity to the … Continue reading →

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