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Public commenter urges independent environmental review after concerns raised about industrial solar manufacturing near district schools
Summary
A Fort Mill parent warned the school board about potential health risks tied to industrial solar cell manufacturing proposed near school properties; district staff described outreach to Emory's PEHSU, EPA and private environmental firms and said it is seeking third-party assessments and testing plans.
Bridal McCluskey, a Fort Mill resident who provided her address during public comment, told the board she is "concerned" about health risks for students and staff near proposed heavy industrial solar cell manufacturing and urged an independent, third-party environmental analysis.
"Please stop ignoring them," McCluskey said, urging the district to review university studies and take into account possible short- and long-term health impacts on children, including respiratory illnesses and developmental concerns.
District staff told the board they have followed…
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