Environmentalists Split Over Duke's Plan For Plant

"Duke's new facility would produce about 45 percent less carbon dioxide per kilowatt hour of electricity it generates than the current plant; however, because it will produce nearly 10 times the power, total carbon dioxide emissions will increase.


The company has pledged to study options for capturing at least some of that carbon dioxide and storing it underground. It is a move many think holds promise for reducing air pollution, but it is dividing Indiana environmentalists.


Those opposed to the plant say the technology for storing the gas is cost-prohibitive and unproven. Supporters argue it will be a major step forward in the effort to stop global warming." |Read more|