Homer City plant beats odds to become model for clean coal
After years of dire warnings the Homer City coal plant in Pennsylvania is poised to cut sulfur dioxide and become a benchmark for emissions control. Regulators face a CO2 rule next week as dozens of coal units hint at closures while the plant’s legal strategy bought time and AEPG’s stance shifts with evolving politics.
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EME
Homer City Generation L.P
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Western Pennsylvania
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North Dakota Tornado Triggers Safety Discussions in Oil Patch
A Memorial Day tornado near Watford City injured nine, damaged 15 trailers, and prompted talks among oil companies and McKenzie County officials about better worker shelter and possible zoning additions. The EF 2 storm produced up to 120 mph winds, with a 15 year old in critical condition and others treated for injuries.
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North Dakota
McKenzie County
Jerry Samuelson
Williston
Minot
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First Lady Rejects House Push to Weaken School Meals
Michelle Obama publicly opposes Republican moves to roll back healthier school meal standards. She notes the rules improve fruit, vegetable, and whole grain servings while limiting sodium sugar and fat. She met with school nutrition officials who back the guidelines as effective.
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Robert Aderholt
R-Ala
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School Nutrition Association
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