Washington, D.C. – A new report from Industrious Labs offers the first facility-by-facility breakdown of toxic emissions from U.S. coal-based steel and coke plants, exposing the staggering human toll: up to an estimated 892 premature deaths, 250,500 cases of asthma symptoms, and $13.2 billion in health costs every year associated with pollution from just 17 facilities in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, and Virginia. These health costs are associated with the cost of symptom management, medical care, and the societal costs of premature deaths. The report used self-reported industry data collected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and EPA’s CO–Benefits Risk Assessment (COBRA) screening model to conduct the analysis.
Sierra Club Endorses New Industrious Labs Report Unveiling Alarming Health Costs of U.S. Coal-Based Steelmaking
Estimated $13.2 Billion in Health Costs, 892 Premature Deaths, from just 17 Facilities
