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Posted Tue Oct 20 2009: from Associated Press:
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Michigan limits mercury emissions from coal-fired plants, requires 90 percent cutback by 2015 http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1256056677
Michigan's coal-fired power plants will be required to make drastic cuts in mercury emissions under regulations announced Monday.
The rules developed by the Department of Environmental Quality are designed to implement a policy Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced three years ago to slash the generators' mercury output 90 percent by 2015. Coal-fired plants produce 60 percent of Michigan's electricity.
"Mercury is a serious health concern, and Michigan is eager to see a major reduction in mercury air emissions," DEQ Director Steven Chester said.
A powerful toxin, mercury can damage the human nervous system and cause learning disabilities in fetuses and young children. Coal-fired electric plants are the nation's leading source of mercury pollution.
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Very Scary Tags: coal issues, contamination, climate impacts, heavy metals, smart policy
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