| Coal-fired Congress Blocks Path to Clean Energy |
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| Written by TRIP VAN NOPPEN, Earthjustice | |
| Friday, 18 December 2009 | |
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Becoming a grandfather is cause for celebration, unless you're a coal-fired power plant. Read more...
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