ic. City Council member John Klomp approves of the new cement plant so long as the state approves the environmental permits. (citation here)The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission is the only one who has authority to decide which industries are allowed the proper permits to emit hazardous pollutants into the atmosphere. They also have the authority to limit such businesses on days when the air pollution becomes hazardous to the environment. (citation here)Social networks were formed when word spread of a cement plant proposing to build near Pueblo. Neighbors, family and friends alike all joined together to make their voices heard, resulting in nearly 200 people protesting the cement plant at the July 20 meeting. Back and forth, proponents and opponents of the cement plant argued their opinions at the public meeting, unfortunately it looks as though the business leaders of the Pueblo community will once again win the battle....
