From small towns to big cities, from Republican to Democrat, new coal plants are facing scrutiny.

"Nationwide, utilities have proposed more than 185 new coal-fired power plants since 2000 as natural gas prices skyrocketed and energy independence became a pressing concern. Ten of those new plants are now operating, 32 are under construction or close to beginning, and about 90 others are in earlier phases of development."

USA Today, October 29, 2007.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-10-29-coal-plants_N.htm

Submitted by J. Dilley