WASTE GASIFICATION: Impacts on the Environment and Public Health was first
published by the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League in 2002 and updated in 2009. In
the same fashion, the purpose of this special report—Poultry Waste Gasification—is to inform
community leaders, government officials and public policy makers about the environmental and
health impacts of the thermal destruction specific to poultry waste products. The report is
intended for both the technical reader and the layperson. The investigation and documentation
presented utilize generally available sources and techniques. The data and analyses are current
as of the cover date. Revisions will continue to be done as necessary. Readers who note inactive
or changed websites are encouraged to contact us.