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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Coal plant ruling delayed

Environmental groups and a power company clashed in court today over a coal-fired power plant that could be built in Southwest Georgia. Environmentalists asked the judge to reconsider the state’s decision to issue an air pollution permit to the power company. They say the state agency didn't address carbon dioxide emissions, and that the proposed plant doesn't use the best technology to control pollution. The judge has 30 days to issue her ruling.

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