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[Media release] NASA Scientist to Governor: Oppose Controversial Big Stone II Coal Plant

Expert 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 »

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Sept. 30, 2007: Ethanol Plant in Linden Bought by VeraSun Energy

South Dakota's VeraSun Energy Corporation bought out an ethanol plant in Indiana, suggesting strong growth in the ethanol industry.

Journal Review
Ethanol Plant in Linden Bought by VeraSun Energy
By Jay Heater
Sept. 30, 2007
http://www.journalreview.com/articles/2007/09/30/news/ethanol.txt  ...read more »

South Dakota Climate Challenge Conference

The 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 Question

Great River Energy pulled out of the Big Stone II project, siting cost as the main reason. The project now lacks substantial funding.

Argus Leader
Big Stone Pullouts Leave Coal-fired Electricity's Future in Question
By Ben Shouse
Sept. 19, 2007
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070919/NEWS/7091...  ...read more »

Sept. 19, 2007: Neal St. Anthony: Big Stone II Events May Signal End of Coal Era

Great 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
Neal St. Anthony: Big Stone II Events May Signal End of Coal Era
By Neal St. Anthony
Sept. 19, 2007
http://www.startribune.com/1069/story/1433694.html  ...read more »

Sept. 18, 2007: Big Stone II Power Plant Suffers Setback

The proposed Big Stone II project may be downsized following the withdrawal of Great River Energy

Minnesota Public Radio
Big Stone II Power Plant Suffers Setback
Video by Bill Schulz
Sept. 18, 2007
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/09/18/bigstonewithdraw...  ...read more »