Coal plants called a threat to 2 parks

Published: Friday, May 16, 2008 12:03 a.m. MDT
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Capitol Reef and Zion national parks are considered two of the 10 national parks most threatened by coal-fired power plants, the National Parks Conservation Association announced Thursday. Proposal for new plants in the region could "ruin the parks' already-suffering scenic views and affect wildlife and the health of visitors," the group said in a statement.

The NPCA wants Congress to stop allowing power plants to be built near national parks. For information about a new NPCA report on air pollution in national parks, visit the Web site, www.npca.org/darkhorizons.

Recent comments

Lets find a good reason not to find more energy supply. So we can...

K. MARLATT | May 16, 2008 at 5:13 p.m.

Define' near'. Would China be far enought away?

Dave | May 16, 2008 at 7:57 a.m.