COUGH, COUGH, HACK, HACK, WHEEZE

Carbon Monoxide----89.76 Tons

Nitrogen Oxides------97.25 Tons

Particulate Matter----97.89 Tons

Particulate Matter----54.58 Tons
(<10 Microns)

Sulfur Dioxide--------47.64 Tons

VOC's-----------------90.52 Tons
Volatile Organic Compounds

Total Air
Emissions-------------477.64 TONS

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Let's take a closer look at what some of these chemicals that are typical of ethanol factories:

*Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are contaminants of concern in ground water because (1) some VOCs have been detected in ground water in similar studies in the past, and it is important to examine whether there have been changes in their occurrence, (2) some VOCs are released to the environment in large volumes, and (3) some VOCs, once they have reached ground water, tend to persist and migrate to drinking-water wells.

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*Particulate matter is a combination of fine solids such as dirt, soil dust, pollens, molds, ashes, and soot; and aerosols that are formed in the atmosphere from gaseous combustion by-products such as volatile organic compounds, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Particulate pollution comes from such diverse sources as factory and utility smokestacks, vehicle exhaust, wood burning, mining, construction activity, and agriculture.

Particulate matter air pollution is especially harmful to people with lung disease such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Exposure to particulate air pollution can trigger asthma attacks and cause wheezing, coughing, and respiratory irritation in individuals with sensitive airways.

Recent research has also linked exposure to relatively low concentrations of particulate matter with premature death. Those at greatest risk are the elderly and those with pre-existing respiratory or heart disease.

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From just TWO of the listed ethanol factory pollutants, VOC's and Particulate Matter, people living near an ethanol factory can expect to die early, from various ethanol factory pollutants. Diseases like COPD and heart failure from breathing pollutants from the ethanol factory.

Plus, the VOC's tend to migrate to ground water, which then winds up in our drinking water.

People around the country have stood togther and successfully fought the placement of ethanol factories in their communities. Like those in Milford, Indiana. Folks in Milford, Indiana fought against a proposed ethanol factory in their community and WON. Of course, it helps to have the governor on the side of the public.

Don't think we'll have to worry about our governor taking the side of the people. He'll be too busy helping his family build ethanol factories.