Coal Comeback? Epa Plan Would Prolong Life For Power Plants Seen As Climate Change Culprit

USA TODAY, The Post-Crescent
Tue, 08/21/2018 - 7:58am

Aging coal-fired power plants could get extended life under a Trump proposal to replace Barack Obama's Clean Power Plan to combat climate change.

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