NDP Indigenous relations critic weighs in on benzene emissions at Aamjiwnaang – sarnianewstoday.ca
April 19, 2024
Elevated benzene emissions recorded at Aamjiwnaang First Nation earlier this week are now being discussed at the provincial level.
Workers were sent home Tuesday, after “dangerously high levels” of the toxic substance were documented in the Band Office area.
Aamjiwnaang staff were complaining about headaches, nausea and dizziness, and there was no notification sent through Sarnia-Lambton Alerts.
This prompted a letter from Chief Chris Plain, calling on the federal, provincial, and municipal governments to immediately impose a shutdown of the INEOS facility on Tashmoo Avenue.
When contacted by Sarnia News Today, INEOS Styrolution said, “We understand the concerns raised by our neighbours, including the Aamjiwnaang First Nation community, regarding benzene readings from a local station. We are carefully reviewing this data and any concerns. The site works closely with the MECP (Ministry of Conservation, Environment and Parks) to ensure we stay within the prescribed emissions limits.”
