NEWPORT NEWS — Southeast Community residents have long complained about coal dust pollution from passing trains, and they want the City Council to intervene. Several residents spoke Tuesday at a City Council meeting to complain about coal dust from the Dominion Terminal Associates and Kinder Morgan coal terminals they say blows into the surrounding community and coats homes, cars, schools, and .
Newport News residents ask city to consider barriers for coal dust dailypress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailypress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
People are feeding the community on Sunday. No reservation is required and "no judgment, just service with a smile," followed by a gospel music concert.
Study aims to test effects of coal dust, but residents are skeptical dailypress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailypress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A new state study aims to test air quality and assess potential health risks associated with coal dust from coal storage and transportation facilities. But residents are skeptical it will lead to meaningful change.