The Pacific Palisades community has experienced growing energy usage, which may require the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) to construct an additional power station and transmission lines into the neighborhood in order to keep up with peak daytime energy demand. POWER STATION & TRANSMISSION LINES Construction of the proposed power station is likely to result in significant traffic disruptions in the neighborhood, possible health risks from high voltage electromagnetic frequency (EMF), increased risk of explosions and fire -- and a rise in carbon emissions contributing to greenhouse gas pollution and climate change. MARQUEZ CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A proposed installation site for the new power station is immediately adjacent to Marquez Charter Elementary School.  Parent, teachers, administrators and Los Angeles Unified School District officials are concerned about children's safety and are opposed to installing a high voltage...

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