On AlterNet: coal plant

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "coal plant"

Will Oregon Close the State's Only Coal-Fired Power Plant?

Joshua Frank, AlterNet. October 28, 2009.

While outsiders may think of Oregon as a green utopia, it's undoubtedly not that groovy when it comes to the issue of coal.

Thousands Storm Capitol Hill in Largest Protest Against Global Warming

Jason Mark, AlterNet. March 3, 2009.

Climate change -- for many years the concern of scientists and policy wonks -- has finally birthed a broad-based citizens movement.

Live from DC: Thousands Converge for Capitol Climate Action Against Dirty Coal [Updated]

Jeff Biggers, AlterNet. March 2, 2009.

Today's action in DC shows that there is a new urgency to the climate change movement. Read here for the latest news and photos about the protest.

What's The Matter With Kansas? The Fight Against Big Coal Hits the State Legislature, with National Repercussions.

Simran Sethi, Huffington Post. February 6, 2009.

The nation is at risk of losing the first real stand of public heath officials and government against one of the most polluting industries.

South Dakota Coal Plant Blocked: Sign of a New EPA?

Bruce Nilles, Sierra Club AlterNet: PEEK. January 26, 2009.

The first major coal-plant decision since Obama took office is a welcome signal that things are changing.

Virginia Is for Coal Lovers

Glenn Hurowitz, Huffington Post. June 30, 2008.

Virginia announced that it's going to permit the construction of a new coal-fired power plant, even though doing so clearly violates the law.