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Smurfit Westrock Mill Emits 2.5 Million Tons of GHG

6/4/2025

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The Environmental Integrity Project's report uncovers a staggering truth: the Smurfit Westrock paper mill in Covington, Virginia, released over 2.5 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2023, far surpassing its own claims. With its outdated technology fueling local pollution, this revelation sparks urgent demands for modernization and tighter regulations in the paper industry.

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The Environmental Integrity Project's report uncovers a staggering truth: the Smurfit Westrock paper mill in Covington, Virginia, released over 2.5 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2023, far surpassing its own claims. With its outdated technology fueling local pollution, this revelation sparks urgent demands for modernization and tighter regulations in the paper industry.