Preliminary results from studies of vegetation near the Colstrip, Montana, coal-fired power plant indicate that plants are absorbing sulfur dioxide, and that crops and grazing land could be dramatically affected in the long term.
Eminent domain for slurry pipeline defeated
In a first-ever vote on the issue, the House has rejected granting the federal rights of eminent domain to coal slurry pipelines, which are opposed by environmentalists, ranchers and railroad companies. Download entire issue to view this article: http://country-survey-collabs.info/issues/10.15/download-entire-issue%3C/p%3E
Passive heating and cooling, a solar Cinderella?
Although the Department of Energy has focused its attention on encouraging “active” solar technology — which uses separate collectors, pumps and fans — recent research indicates that “passive” systems are cheaper and more effective. Download entire issue to view this article: http://country-survey-collabs.info/issues/10.15/download-entire-issue%3C/p%3E
Power emissions may reduce ag productivity
Preliminary results from studies of vegetation near the Colstrip, Montana, coal-fired power plant indicate that plants are absorbing sulfur dioxide, and that crops and grazing land could be dramatically affected in the long term. Download entire issue to view this article: http://country-survey-collabs.info/issues/10.15/download-entire-issue%3C/p%3E