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SOBE Concerned Citizens
7 days ago1 min read
Prevent Toxic Air Pollution in Youngstown, Ohio
stop pyrolysis banner and actions of OEPA Ohio
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SOBE Concerned Citizens
Feb 42 min read
Citizens Observe Valentine Anniversary of 10 Yr Permit Being Granted by OH EPA to Pyrolysis Plans, Youngstown, Ohio
rally one year anniversary of OEPA granting pollution permit to SOBE plans for pyrolysis
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SOBE Concerned Citizens
Jan 134 min read
Mayor Brown Deserved Award for Protecting Youngstown Residents from Pyrolysis
Letter to Vindicator defends environmental award to Mayor of Youngstown
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SOBE Concerned Citizens
Dec 13, 20243 min read
Environmental, Civil Rights & Public Right-to-Know Violations Triggered by Ohio EPA Action on pyrolysis Permit in Youngstown Ohio
Ohio EPA redacts SOBE documents hampering citizens efforts to protect Youngstown from pyrolysis
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SOBE Concerned Citizens
Dec 9, 20241 min read
Moratorium Protecting Youngstown, Ohio, Is Renewed
Youngstown, Ohio, passes pyrolysis moratorium
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SOBE Concerned Citizens
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Youngstown Townhall Informs Community on Pyrolysis Moratorium
Youngstown townhall Oct 10, 2025, on pyrolysis moratorium
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Oct 7, 20243 min read
Town Hall Oct 10, 2024: SCC Calls for Permanent End of Pyrolysis Plans in Youngstown, Ohio
SOBE Concerned Citizens  to Hold October 10th Town Hall Meeting to Call for a Permanent Stop to SOBE Thermal’s Proposed Pyrolysis Project...
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Stop SOBE
Aug 7, 20241 min read
One Year Anniversary of Ohio EPA Public Hearing
We are celebrating the day, August 10, 2023 when residents opposed the siting in Youngstown of a potentially dangerous pyrolysis plant....
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Apr 2, 20242 min read
Will It or Won't It?
asking if SOBE pyrolysis plant will be built in Lowellville, Ohio
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Mar 20, 20242 min read
City of Youngstown Commended for Filing Appeal to the Environmental Review Appeals Commission (ERAC) to Revoke Permit Issued to SOBE by OH EPA
City of Youngstown Commended for Filing Appeal to (ERAC) to Revoke Air Pollution Permit Issued to SOBE
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Mar 16, 20241 min read
Dorothy Day House- Youngstown Roundtable: SOBE Pyrolysis Updates! March 21 @ 5 pm
Youngstown UPDATES on vital SOBE issues March 21, 2024 hosted by Dorothy Day House - Youngstown 5 pm Thurs EVENT:...
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Mar 11, 20242 min read
Youngstown City Council, Mayor Applauded for Using Zoning Regulations, Moratorium Ordinance to Bar Pyrolysis from Youngstown, OhioÂ
SOBE Concerned Citizens Applaud Youngstown City Council and Mayor for Using Zoning Regulations and a Moratorium Ordinance to Prevent Toxic A
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Feb 15, 20243 min read
Citizens Reject Issuance of Final OH EPA Air Pollution Permit for SOBE Thermal's Pyrolysis Plans in Youngstown Ohio
Citizens of Youngstown feel the Ohio EPA is obligated to protect public health and safety & not to permit more sources of dangerous pollutio
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Feb 10, 20241 min read
SOBE Concerned Citizens Testify to US EPA and US State Department
February 7, 2024 Beyond Plastics gave testimony to the US EPA in Washington, D.C., and invited SOBE Concerned Citizens to remotely speak...
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Jan 5, 20243 min read
City of Youngstown, Ohio, Adopts Moratorium on Pyrolysis and Gasification of Tires, Plastic, and Electronic Waste
News release facilitated by Beyond Plastics - see more: https://www.beyondplastics.org/publications/chemical-recycling NEWS RELEASE City...
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Dec 22, 20233 min read
Emergency Ordinance Passes with Unanimous Vote by Youngstown, Ohio City Council Dec. 20 2023, Placing Moratorium on Pyrolysis
Emergency ordinance passes with unanimous vote by Youngstown Ohio City Council Dec. 20 2023, prohibiting pyrolysis
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Let's Encourage Youngstown City Council to "Vote YES!" to Stop Pyrolysis
PLEASE JOIN US & encourage Youngstown City Council to vote to approve moratorium on Wed Dec 20 - prevent SOBE's pyrolysis expansion
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Oct 23, 20233 min read
Beyond Petrochemicals Adds Energy to Sustainable Youngstown's Fight to Halt SOBE Pyrolysis Plans
Beyond Petrochemicals and Sustainable Youngstown shared an assessment of the ongoing campaign to halt the SOBE pyrolysis project in downtow
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Oct 18, 20231 min read
In-Depth Investigation by WFMJ 21 News into SOBE Pyrolysis Plans for Downtown Youngstown OH
"Is tire conversion technology facility planned for Youngstown safe? ‘101 West’ investigates, talking with officials, experts, CEO "The...
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Oct 8, 20232 min read
Public Comments against Pyrolysis in Youngstown, Ohio: Hundreds Oppose EPA Permit
Hundreds of citizens sent Ohio EPA public comments opposing the granting of an air pollution permit to the planner of a pyrolysis...
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Pyrolysis Plans by SOBE Rejected by a Youngstown, Ohio City Council Resolution
A round of applause followed the Youngstown Ohio City Council unanimously passing a resolution that opposes the Ohio EPA possibly...
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Solidarity & Gratitude: Council to Vote on Climate Resolution to Reject Pyrolysis in Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown Council to vote on Climate Change, Environment and Sustainable Technology Committee resolution to Reject pyrolysis in the City
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Join Your Neighbors in Sending Comments Asking OH EPA to Deny Permit to SOBE - Due Sept. 10, 2023
Join Love Your Neighbor Block Watch of Northside, Youngstown Ohio in sending comment to OEPA to deny permit of SOBE
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SOBE Concerned Citizen
Aug 30, 20233 min read
Working to Stop SOBE Pyrolysis from Polluting Youngstown, Ohio, Legal Options Pursued
Citizens working to keep pollution out of Youngstown pursue legal options
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