Cogeneration facility
We saw this cogeneration facility on the side of the New Jersey turnpike
on our way back from Ikea. It streches on for a long time, and is quite
a monstrosity to behold. It generates some type of fuel as well as
electricity.
I’m sure this plant is necessary. I’m sure that it provides an
essential part of the area’s infrastructure, but boy is it ugly.
Part of living in New Jersey is confronting the costs and strains that
our population puts on the environment. It’s not Jersey’s fault. In
fact they have pretty stringent rules and environment regulations.
These industrial sites are the necessary evil of sustaining our
incredibly dense and flourishing population. I know that we can improve
our environmental impact, but I accpet that we pay these costs for a
better standard or living. My hope is that we will someday soon
discover ways to drastically reduce the pullants and waste we produce.
Until then, there are the realities of our consumption to face.