Bush announces aggressive plan to clean up air by 2000
President Bush unveils a broad package to cut smog and acid rain by 2000. He targets a 40 percent cut in ozone-forming hydrocarbons from cars and a 50 percent reduction in sulfur dioxide from coal plants, costing billions annually. Officials warn ratepayers may see 5 to 10 percent rises.
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Bush plan targets acid rain curb for utilities
The proposal requires the 107 dirtiest electric plants in 19 states to cut sulfur dioxide by 10 million tons and nitrogen oxide by 2 million tons by 2000 with half the cuts by 1995. Costs reach $700 million annually for five years then $3.8 billion yearly later. Bills rise depending on compliance method such as scrubbers, coal switch, or emissions credits.
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