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Cement Kiln Emissions Challenge

Case Number # 3438

Cement kiln in Midlothian, Texas.
Cement kiln in Midlothian, TX. (Photo: Samantha Bornhorst.)

This lawsuit challenges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's continued refusal to set mercury emissions standards for cement kilns, in violation of the Clean Air Act.

The EPA estimates that more than one hundred cement kilns emit over 23,000 pounds of mercury each year.

Desert Citizens Against Pollution
Downwinders at Risk
Friends of Hudson
Huron Environmental Activist League (HEAL)
Montanans Against Toxic Burning
James Pew

Press Releases

Cement Industry Challenges Pollution Cuts That Would Save Lives, Money
Monday, November 8, 2010
Lobby group heads to court to fight mercury and other air pollution cuts for over 100 cement kilns
EPA Adopts Strong Protections Against Air Pollution from Cement Kilns
Monday, August 9, 2010
Mercury, other toxic air pollutants reduced up to 92%
Public Supports EPA Cuts to Toxic Air Pollution from Cement Kilns
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Congress, over 20,000 Americans send message to EPA supporting strong pollution protections
EPA Air Pollution Hearing Draws Advocates From Around CA
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Affected communities cheer federal proposal to slash pollution from cement kilns
Mercury Pollution from Cement Kilns Double Previous Estimates
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Earthjustice report reveals mercury pollution nearly twice what EPA previously thought
EPA Finally Sets Plans for Mercury Limits on Cement Kilns
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Years of delay means thousands of pounds of mercury pollution have gone unchecked
Mercury Pollution from New York Cement Kilns Endangering Public Health
Thursday, March 6, 2008
NYSDEC must include mercury limits in operating permits for Lafarge and other cement kilns
Power Plants Not Alone in Mercury Pollution
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
EPA gives cement kilns a free pass to spew thousands of pounds of mercury pollution every year
New York Cement Kilns Must Reduce Mercury Pollution
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Three NY cement kilns account for nearly one third of all mercury pollution in the state -- groups urge the governor to limit mercury pollution
EPA Do-Nothing Rule on Cement Kiln Mercury Pollution Ignores Court Order, Public Outcry
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Environmental and public health activists back in court to challenge EPA's latest refusal to control toxic mercury emissions