Environmental Health & Justice Critical Analysis

Air Pollution in Detroit Name:Institutional Affiliation:Air Pollution in DetroitIndustrial production has often been the cornerstone of Detroit’s economy. However, with the passage of time, various stakeholders became aware of the negative environmental impact associated with industrial plants. According to the information available in the company’s website, Detroit Renewable Energy LLC was formed in 2010 to improve the efficiency, safety and reliability of the city’s waste infrastructure and renewable energy endeavors (Detroit Renewable Energy, n.d.). The company is charged with producing refuse-derived fuel (RDF) through incineration them up to produce steam and clean electric energy. The main idea behind the plant was to ensure that the city’s solid waste products were handled in such a manner that was safe and economical in terms of producing clean and reliable energy. In converting waste products to clean energy, the sites maintained by the company were meant to ensure that the conversation of waste products to “green” energy would reduce the negative environmental impact associated with improper disposal of such wastes. Social, Environmental and Economic Benefits of the Detroit IncineratorSince its establishment in 2010, the Detroit Incinerator has seen a number of social, environmental and economic benefits that are worth mentioning in