05/3/2017 | Organizing for Environmental Justice
The High Costs of Florida's Energy Infrastructure
The massive infrastructure required for the consumption, production and distribution of energy in
Florida (including extraction sites, pipelines, compressor stations, and processing and refining sites)
carries enormous risks for the health and safety of those who live nearby. Each year, Florida’s energy
industry pumps out thousands of metric tons of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, toxic emissions
that can damage lungs and lead to chronic respiratory illness.