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August 2, 2007

Environmental groups challenge Nevada coal-fired power plants

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Seven groups concerned about plans for big coal-fired power plants in Nevada want the state Environmental Commission to hold up on any permits for the ventures until the panel adopts limits on pollutants emitted by such plants.

A petition submitted Tuesday by the groups urges the commission to limit carbon dioxide emissions, contending that the proposed Nevada power plants would emit nearly 49 million tons of emissions every year.


 
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