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Gloster Residents Sue Drax Biomass Over Toxic Emissions
10/18/2025
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Story summary
- Residents of Gloster, Mississippi sue Drax Biomass, alleging the wood pellet facility unlawfully releases toxic pollutants in violation of the Clean Air Act.
- The lawsuit seeks damages for health issues and diminished property values.
- Drax Biomass recently received a permit to increase emissions.
- Advocacy groups have urged action to protect air quality in the community.
- Drax Biomass contends its operations do not harm local health.
