Southern California Edison has backed down from its plan to construct the controversial 3,000 megawatt Kaiparowits coal-fired power plant in central Utah, citing increasing costs, environmental constraints, and pending regulatory legislation.


Cartoons, counseling, and butterflies

When HCN cartoonist Rob Pudim isn’t slaying social dragons, he’s often out catching butterflies or helping out with Boulder’s methadone program. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/8.9/download-entire-issue

Citizens challenge Wheatland ruling

The Laramie River Conservation Council is challenging the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council’s decision to allow construction of the 1,500 megawatt Missouri Basin Power Project coal-fired power plant near Wheatland, Wyoming. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/8.9/download-entire-issue

Kaiparowits coal power plans scuttled

Southern California Edison has backed down from its plan to construct the controversial 3,000 megawatt Kaiparowits coal-fired power plant in central Utah, citing increasing costs, environmental constraints, and pending regulatory legislation. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/8.9/download-entire-issue