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Coal Will Not Go Quietly
In the fall of 2007, the state of Kansas made the unprecedented decision to deny a power company permits for a coal plant because of greenhouse gas emissions. (Photo courtesy of the Energy Information Administration)
Reducing the greenhouse gases that cause global warming will mean less reliance on fossil fuels, such as coal. Almost two years ago, Kansas became the first state ever to deny permits for a coal plant because of greenhouse gas emissions. Since then, there have been lawsuits on all sides. Even the compromise the Governor in Kansas reached with the coal company in May is now stalled. Devin Browne reports that coal just will not go quietly:
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
Producer: Devin Browne
Release Date: October 9, 2009
Running Time: 3:24