The costs dramatically outweigh the benefits.
So there has not really been a cumulative analysis of the impact of all of these on our communities and coal-fired power plants and jobs aro...
When electricity rates rise, so does the cost of doing business, putting investment, economic growth and jobs at risk.
Absolutely, sir. And another important point, in African-American communities, we are looking at 35 percent to 40 percent unemployment.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
I am certain of that, Senator. There are at least 9 other communities, 10 other communities in Ohio that are facing the exact same problems.
Because in reality, many more coal-fired power plants have announced closures, and that totals about 25 gigawatts, which is more than EPA's ...
Certainly there will be some direct health impacts, if the facility were to close.
But not these specific consequences, because it seems to me that the costs are real, and the benefits truly are unknown.
Has the EPA ever done a cumulative impact analysis on all of the proposed rule that are going to place burdens on coal-fired power plants?
the amount of coal-fired power plants that will close as a result of the cross-State air pollution is about 4.8 gigawatts.
As you know, Ohio has had a difficult struggle in this economic recession, as a traditional manufacturing economy.
Thank you.
As an orthopedic surgeon, I would focus on the elbow.
We do not have to choose. We can have both.
I believe it's possible to have a clean environment and a strong economy.
In reality, it is not a boon for public health.
I think we have heard good news, U.S. plants are safe, there are steps to make them safer, and we are on the right path.
