Monday, November 30, 2009
Lexington Commerce Goes Pro-Coal
KENTUCKY...
Following a two day trip to eastern Kentucky in which Commerce Lexington became better informed of the impact coal has on the economy, the chamber has changed its official policy statement to be much more coal pro. In its 2009 policy, the group acknowledged coal has meant low energy rates in Kentucky, but it noted federal action was likely to place further restrictions on emissions. The statement for 2010 says, for the first time, the group supports efforts to "protect the viability of Kentucky's coal industry." The Sierra Club's National Board of Directors called the Commerce Lexington policy change "disappointing."
Following a two day trip to eastern Kentucky in which Commerce Lexington became better informed of the impact coal has on the economy, the chamber has changed its official policy statement to be much more coal pro. In its 2009 policy, the group acknowledged coal has meant low energy rates in Kentucky, but it noted federal action was likely to place further restrictions on emissions. The statement for 2010 says, for the first time, the group supports efforts to "protect the viability of Kentucky's coal industry." The Sierra Club's National Board of Directors called the Commerce Lexington policy change "disappointing."
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