Trash Plant Trashed
I strongly disagree with the Los Angeles Times editorial supporting the trash-burning plant in San Marcos (“Board Should Reopen Talks on Trash Plant,” Jan. 22). Your stance ignores the environmental impact caused by incineration.
The air quality in San Diego County is continuing to deteriorate. Furthermore, this type of plant will contribute to the greenhouse effect, which is threatening our globe. Also worth consideration is the fact that trash incineration creates highly toxic ash, which is becoming an environmental problem for disposal as well.
A combination of recycling and composting is the most environmentally sound and logical solution. These methods have been proven and are in operation in many places around the world.
This country, and the world, needs to stop seeking short-term solutions to long-term environmental problems.
DOUG DIXON
La Costa
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