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U.S. coal plant boom poses big environmental, economic questions

October 16, 2006/

A building boom that would add scores of new coal-fired power plants to the nation’s power grid is creating a dilemma for politicians, environmentalists and utility companies across the United States.

By STEVE QUINN

The Associated Press

Full Story: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003306545_coal16.html

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