Debating coal's future

The residents of Meigs County, Ohio, live beneath the towering smokestacks of four coal-fired power plants. In the latest salvo in a battle over the way the U.S. gets electricity, a fifth plant could be built there soon. Some local people are organizing opposition to the proposed plant, while others are eager for the jobs it may bring. Full Story »

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Subjects: Business, Sci/Tech
Topics: Energy, Oil and Gas, Coal
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Posted by: Posted by Olivia Ma - Aug 13, 2009 - 2:08 PM PDT
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Aug 13, 2009 - 6:03 PM PDT

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Fabrice Florin
3.7
by Fabrice Florin - Aug. 13, 2009

Thoughtful video essay by citizen reporter Sara Peach about coal-fired power plants in Meigs County, Ohio. The author contrasts the views of community activists opposing new coal power plants with the perspectives of coal miners and construction workers who favor the building of a fifth power plant. This short video provides helpful facts, perspective and context about this complex issue.

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Olivia Ma
4.0
by Olivia Ma - Aug. 13, 2009
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