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Other wind or solar projects nearby that encountered opposition
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News articles or letters to the editor expressing wind or solar opposition
- Ship of Idiots, A letter to the Editor against wind power mainly. There were four major themes: 1. Political differences between Democrats and Republicans, 2. Perceived loss of International political power (Biden and his Chinese buddies), 3. Child labour is involved in making solar panels, 4. Fossils are cheaper, hence cheaper electricity.
- Open for business, A letter to the Editor by Mike Coonley (Executive Director, Armstrong County Industrial Development Council) in support of Petrochemical Industries. The letter was written in response to the Pittsburgh Mayor’s public statement where he opposed further development of the region's petrochemical Industry.
- Armstrong officials oppose greenhouse gas plan, Armstrong County officials fear that it will increase electricity prices - “Consumer prices for electricity would skyrocket”, Jeff Pyle; further, Joe Pittman Rep. Indiana stated that power plants provide local jobs and pay large amounts of property taxes that fund school districts, counties, and municipalities; “If Pennsylvania doesn’t produce it, others will”.
Problems discussed in the news in the county with links to the articles
- Most of the articles linked devaluation of properties and nuisance of traffic/building process as the major reasons for opposition. A few opponents showed concern about converting farmland to industrial land and its negative impacts on US agriculture. Their argument was that solar farms should be built on lands already sanctioned as industrial zones
The future of coal plants
Keystone and other traditional steam-based coal plants built in the 1960s have long struggled with emissions regulations and have made great progress in reducing pollution, however they’re simply no longer economically competitive, especially compared to natural gas. The Keystone plant’s ownership has turned over multiple times and local media coverage (and a WSJ article) has focused on the fact that these old plants are simply no longer economically viable.
- Area power plants see drastic drop in emissions
- Facts on coal-fired power plants
- N.J. utility sells share of Pennsylvania generating stations
- Generating station considers cutting operations
- Area power plants see drastic drop in emissions
- Where’s the plan to help Pennsylvania coal workers?
- How Pennsylvania Slashed Coal Emissions Without Alienating Industry
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