Drax Global Admits to Exceeding Pollutant Limits at Louisiana Plants

Tests reveal hazardous emissions at wood pellet facilities, prompting calls for stricter regulations and community concerns.

Drax Global's Louisiana facilities emit carcinogens acetaldehyde and formaldehyde above permitted levels.
The company conducted tests in August 2023 and reported the results to state authorities six months later.
Drax seeks to update its permits to accommodate higher emissions, citing new industry data.
Environmental groups criticize the company's reliance on a Clean Air Act loophole for wood pellet production.
Local communities express mixed reactions, balancing economic benefits with health and environmental impacts.