Barrie, June 4, 2007 – To mark National Clean Air Day and in a demonstration of their opposition to an ethanol refinery being located in the middle of their city, Citizens Against Refining Ethanol in Barrie (C.A.R.E.) will release 418 biodegradable balloons into the air to signify the 418 tons of pollutants that will be emitted each year if the Ontario Ministry of the Environment approves a
highly controversial chemical plant for Barrie. Anyone seeing a balloon overhead is in the potential emissions’ path and is encouraged to call CARE at 705-309-2273 (CARE) to report the sighting.
Who: Citizens Against Refining Ethanol in Barrie (CARE in Barrie)
What: The release of 418 biodegradable balloons representing one for each ton of pollutants to be released each year withing the City of Barrie by a proposed ethanol refinery
Where: Next door to proposed ethanol refinery at north end of Park Place
When: ‘National Clean Air Day’ Wednesday June 6, 2007 @ 1 p.m.
Directions: East on Mapleview from Hwy 400 to Bayview Avenue, North on Bayview to northern entrance of Park Place on west side.
For further information please call 705-309-2273 (CARE)
or visit www.CAREinBarrie.com
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