Minn. Senate votes to lift coal plant restrictions
Published: April 14, 2011
Tags: carbon dioxide, coal, coal plants, emissions, energy
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By PATRICK CONDON Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate has voted to lift restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions from coal production that critics say prevented both construction of new coal plants in the state, and purchase of energy from new coal plants in neighboring states. The Senate voted 42-18 in favor lifting the [...]