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CONTACT: National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) |
Great Basin National Park Spared from Proposed Coal-Fired Power Plant
Statement by NPCA Nevada Program Manager Lynn Davis
WASHINGTON - February 10 - The National Parks Conservation Association applauds the recent decision to postpone the development of the Ely Energy Center, which threatened to degrade the air quality in Great Basin, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks.
Visitors go to our national parks expecting fresh, clean air, and breathtaking views, and this decision is critical to helping ensure that the air in our parks is healthy for our children and grandchildren to enjoy.
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CONTACT: Climate Ground Zero |
Eight More Arrests Following Second Wave of Citizen Protest at Toxic Coal Sludge Lake and Mountaintop Removal Site
Massey Energy blasting would endanger community, destroy permanent renewable energy potential
PETTUS, W.Va. - February 3 - This morning five activists, who had chained themselves to a bulldozer and an excavator, and one videographer were arrested for trespassing at a mountaintop removal site. By afternoon, dozens of local residents, friends and supporters from throughout Appalachia converged at the mine's gate. Eight more citizens were arrested in the afternoon action.
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CONTACT: Conservation and Clean Energy Groups |
Massive New Coal Plant In Nevada Threatens Local Environment and Global Climate
WASHINGTON - Energy-Secretary-Designate Steven Chu told a Senate Committee on Tuesday that the incoming administration would have an increased commitment to alternative energy sources like solar, wind and geothermal, but also made clear coal and nuclear would be part of the energy mix.