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| Browsing South Dakota in NewsroomDr. James Hansen press call 04242008 by Dr. James HansenPosted April 24th, 2008 by ErinStojanRuccolo
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Dr. James Hansen letter to MN Governor Tim PawlentyPosted April 24th, 2008 by ErinStojanRuccoloDr. James E. Hansen, head of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, is urging Governor Tim Pawlenty to publicly oppose the proposed Big Stone II coal plant to curb global warming pollution and halt escalating energy costs. ...read more » [Media release] NASA Scientist to Governor: Oppose Controversial Big Stone II Coal PlantPosted April 24th, 2008 by ErinStojanRuccoloExpert writes governor, asks for investment in clean, renewable energy Dr. James E. Hansen, head of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, is urging Governor Tim Pawlenty to publicly oppose the proposed Big Stone II coal plant to curb global warming pollution and halt escalating energy costs. [Read Dr. Hansen's letter to Governor Palwenty.] The state of Minnesota has jurisdiction over the transmission lines from the proposed plant to be located in Milbank, South Dakota. Most of the power would be sold to Minnesota ratepayers. The decision to allow the lines rests with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. ...read more »
Big Stone II Project Manager gives SD lump of coal on Christmas EvePosted December 26th, 2007 by rickfuentes
Sept. 30, 2007: Ethanol Plant in Linden Bought by VeraSun EnergyPosted September 30th, 2007 by elenaSouth Dakota's VeraSun Energy Corporation bought out an ethanol plant in Indiana, suggesting strong growth in the ethanol industry. Journal Review South Dakota Climate Challenge ConferencePosted September 28th, 2007 by elenaThe South Dakota Climate Challenge Conference is taking place in Sioux Falls to help develop solutions to global warming. For more information about the events of the conference, contact Jada Bulgin at jadab@mediaink.biz. Also, read Ben Shouse's Argus Leader article at http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007709280309.
Sept. 19, 2007: Big Stone Pullouts Leave Coal-fired Electricity's Future in QuestionPosted September 21st, 2007 by elenaGreat River Energy pulled out of the Big Stone II project, siting cost as the main reason. The project now lacks substantial funding. Argus Leader Sept. 19, 2007: Neal St. Anthony: Big Stone II Events May Signal End of Coal EraPosted September 20th, 2007 by elenaGreat River Energy pulled out of the Big Stone II project, which begs the question, is the nation moving away from a time of coal plants? Star Tribune Sept. 18, 2007: Big Stone II Power Plant Suffers SetbackPosted September 18th, 2007 by elenaThe proposed Big Stone II project may be downsized following the withdrawal of Great River Energy Minnesota Public Radio |
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