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Power plants
Congress Moves to Block Obama’s Clean Power Plan
Congressional Republicans are moving to block President Barack Obama’s plan to force steep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. power plants.
Coal Burns Cleaner When You Add Oat Hulls
Scientists wondered what would happen if you burned biomass in a controlled environment, such as in a power plant, that at least partially replaces using a fossil fuel.
Developers Seek Liquid Natural Gas Exportation Through Oregon
Veresen Inc., a Canadian-based utility and natural gas, is currently proposing the construction of a liquid natural gas (LNG) export plant on Oregon’s West Coast. The project would include an updated LNG pipeline system, which would pipe gas into the plant for exportation to Asian markets.
Police Respond With Teargas to Hainan Power Plant Protest
Desperate to head off the construction of a large coal-fired power plant in their area, residents of Ledong County of the island Hainan Province have been protesting for a month.
EPA Proposes Carbon Limits for Power Plants
Greenhouse gas emissions threaten the health and environment of Americans and therefore should be regulated, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Tuesday.
