A roving compendium of ecocentric energy options, including advances in solar and wind power, hybrid vehicles, and other thoughtful, balanced approaches to renewable energy.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Fighting Goliath: A Documentary About Coal Plant Battles in Texas
Conventional coal-fired power plants represent one of the most serious threats to human health and a major cause of global warming. This documentary, posted on SnagFilms, provides a revealing look at how a group of mayors, farmers, and ranchers fought a company planning to construct 18 of these power plants in Texas.
Labels:
city planning,
climate change,
climate destabilization,
CO2,
coal,
energy,
environment