TVA takes first step to resurrect Bellefonte plant
“Here they are begging for more subsidies. I really don't think the federal government needs to be spending more on the failed experiment of nuclear power.”
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Alexander backs more nuclear plants
“While we share the senator's concern for clean air, nuclear power creates a host of new economic, environmental and security issues that must be addressed. It's not the answer to clean air.”
More state counties won't meet EPA limits
“This is really bad news. It's another example of how the administration is trying to do an end run on the will of the people. He (President Bush) knows his initiative is unpopular and he can't get it through elected representatives of the people. What he's doing is compromising public health.”
TVA can't make use of energy bill incentives
“Large coal, gas and nuclear interests have had their way in Congress. Clean air, public safety and consumer protections have been absolutely neglected in this bill.”
Observers differ on need to expand TVA board
“There is no independent oversight of the TVA board. (Adding board members) does nothing to address that issue. . . . It's unfortunate that they didn't go ahead and fix that problem.”
In restructuring rates, TVA breaks ranks with its distributors
“You are in a class by yourselves — (you) don't have to answer to anyone”
Advocates fight for air quality
Clean air advocates, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, gathered at Riverfront Park to oppose President Bush's Clear Skies Initiative, arguing it does not adequately protect air quality in Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains…
Ruling allows TVA to ignore cleanup order for old plants
“The question is now, how do you bring TVA to justice for violating the law? I think the answer is for the administration to step in and send a clear message to TVA about what they want to do with their coal plants.”
Stacking the decks to pass Clear Skies bill
“We firmly believe that there are (other) options. We think they're not being serious to try to work with us.”
Industry, environmentalists spar over pollution rules
The article covers a Tennessee air quality control board hearing on whether the state should adopt the EPA's revised "new source review" pollution rule. Environmental groups including SACE opposed the change, arguing it would weaken air…
Industries pledge to help combat global warming
“What is missing is not the technology. It's the political will.”
TVA's $1.5B order for scrubbers to improve air quality, cut haze
“This is great and very timely”
N. Carolina questions clean air of neighbors
“air quality could soon have "significant" political implications for both states and the nation”
Hartsville in running for nuclear fuel plant
“I think people in Middle Tennessee ought to be up in arms.”
Court orders TVA dispute to mediation
“I don't know if it bodes good. The case against TVA is very good.”