“I am extremely worried. My wife has respiratory problems. One of the neighbors had cancer,” said a resident interviewed by an American media. “It’s there, in the air, and I guess you don’t want to breathe it… The problem is that no one has done a test to assess potential toxicity.” Some also describe a smothered flora, showing in particular the extent of the fungus on the bark of trees.
The referral to justice led to the blocking of the distillery extension project. A first victory for the local population, who now hope for concrete actions from the Jack Daniel’s company. Starting with the installation of devices dedicated to air filtration.
The firm is not forthcoming for the time being and is content to ensure that it “complies with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding design, construction, and permits” relating to its facilities. Representatives of the whiskey giant ensure that they are fully mobilized to “to protect the environment and the safety and health of our employees and neighbors.”
