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Monday, September 7, 2009
King Coal Pushing For Perks In Climate Change Plans
Senators from coal states are trying to build competitive advantages over cheaper and cleaner-burning natural gas into climate change legislation under review in the Senate, reports The New York Times.
King coal provides a lot of jobs. Besides, you can't just leave all that unused coal underground! This is America, here exploiting natural resources is a form of pornography.
And in this battle, which oriface are we blowing energy from?
ReplyDeleteMoving to gas while we aren't looking for more sources means what for the rest of us in Wisconsin?
Yes. That's right.
King coal provides a lot of jobs. Besides, you can't just leave all that unused coal underground! This is America, here exploiting natural resources is a form of pornography.
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