Posts Tagged Coal

Most coal fired power plants in Virginia have closed. What happens to the buildings after they shut down?

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How long will we produce electricity from coal? It’s a question being debated at the Climate Conference in Dubai. Here in Virginia, production of electricity from coal has dropped over the past 15 years. Our state now gets most of its electricity from nuclear and natural gas.

But what happens to communities when their coal-fired power plants close? It’s a question Roxy Todd went asking in Giles County, not far from the West Virginia line.

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Virginia Could Soon End Costly Coal Tax Credits

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would scrap tax credits for the coal industry. Michael Pope reports.

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New Potential Toxin Found in Coal Burning Emissions

Coal Ash pic

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Scientists have discovered a particle, created when coal is burned, that had never before been identified as part of that process. Preliminary studies show it is toxic to some fish. And there’s concern it could also be dangerous to humans. Robbie Harris reports.

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