The Incinerator: How A Major Polluter Gets Clean Energy Funding

The video discusses Baltimore's severe pollution issues, particularly in the South side, due to industrial sites like the Wheelabrator waste incinerator. It highlights the health impacts on local communities, including increased rates of cancer and heart disease. The video also covers the legal battle over Baltimore's Clean Air Act, which aims to reduce pollution but faces opposition from Wheelabrator. The discussion extends to the social inequality linked to pollution, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on communities of color. Finally, it suggests solutions like renewable energy to address these challenges.

What arguments does the Wheelabrator company make against the Clean Air Act?

What are the potential consequences of the incinerator's operations on local communities?

What alternative energy solutions are suggested to address the issues caused by incineration?