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Coal myths
They're still common, but they make no sense |
David Roberts |
20 Aug 2007 |
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| A little while back I praised Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) for opposing new coal plants in his home state. Now he's clarified his position: he opposes new coal plants anywhere in the world. Word. One grumpy note. Look at this: Michael Yackira, president and chief executive officer of Sierra Pacific Resources, said his company 'respectfully disagrees' with Reid's position. His company is seeking approval to build one of the plants. 'We believe what ... |
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| Topics: business, coal, energy, Harry Reid, politics, renewable energy, solar voltaic power, wind power (all these topics) |
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