Clean energy advocate calls on Maryville College students to be part of the solution
“Are you going to be part of the solution, or are you going to be part of the problem?”
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EPA issues new rules to reduce smog
“the new haze rules do not guarantee the modernization of outdated power plants, and rely on average improvements rather than establishing concrete benchmarks for local communities and national parks”
Clean air advocate responds to Bush's speech
“He deserves credit on that. There is no doubt that is a very important thing.”
White House confirms Bush visit to Cades Cove
“Our message is going to be that the president's position on the Clean Air Act specifically, and environmental issues generally, has not been one that protects human health and the environment”
Bush to visit Cove
“This will be a great opportunity to highlight to the president and the national media the effects that poor air quality and global warming have on the treasured Smokies and our local area”
EPA smog, soot cuts to cost TVA
“Air pollution is a threat to the health and well-being of us all. This rule, when coupled with strong enforcement of the Clean Air Act, will help to reduce the pollutants that cause asthma attacks, heart and lung diseases, and acid rain and will benefit public health and the environment.”
Area fails to meet pollution standards
“particle pollution from power plants alone shortens the lives of nearly 24,000 Americans annually including nearly 1,000 Tennesseans. This pollution also ruins mountain scenery in the Smokies and contributes to acid rain making the Great Smoky Mountains America's most-polluted national park”
Particle pollution another concern
Tennessee state and county officials met to discuss EPA requirements for fine particle pollution (PM2.5) standards across nine counties. Valerie True of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy criticized local leaders for attempting to avoid EPA…
Legislators score well with environmental groups
The article reports on Blount County legislators' environmental voting records as evaluated by the Tennessee Conservation Voters 2003 Legislative Scorecard. SACE is mentioned as one of the constituent groups in the Tennessee Conservation Voters coalition that…
Plan to clean air rejected - Blount, area do not meet EPA standards
The EPA officially designated Blount County and surrounding Tennessee counties as nonattainment for federal ozone standards, rejecting a regional Early Action Compact. Valerie True of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy criticized the program's design and…
Maryville College discussion to deal with pollution, growth
Maryville College's Community Conversations Committee is hosting a panel discussion on April 21, 2004, addressing pollution, growth, and the global economy. Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, is listed as one…
No rate position 07 16 03
Sen. Lamar Alexander states he has not taken a position on TVA's proposed 7.4% rate increase, which TVA says is necessary for emissions controls at coal-fired plants. The article notes that clean air advocates, including the…
Alexander: No Rate Position
Sen. Lamar Alexander, chair of the TVA congressional caucus, stated he has not taken a position on TVA's proposed 7.4% rate increase, which the authority says is necessary for emissions controls at coal-fired plants. The article…
Bush relaxes regulations on air pollution
“Today polluters got a huge return on their investment in the Bush campaign, when the Administration carved gigantic new loopholes in the Clean Air Act”
Smokies an issue in campaign
“It is misleading to the public for Lamar Alexander to represent that Bush's Clear Skies proposition is going to meet the air quality reduction guidelines we need to protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park”