Activists say respiratory cancers have been linked to dust emanating from the embattled Norlite plant in Cohoes. The company disputes the claims, while the city mayor says more study is needed.
An environmental watchdog group is calling for the immediate closure of the embattled Norlite plant in Cohoes. This isn't the first time an environmental group has called for Norlite to be shut down. It certainly won't be the last time.