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Jerry McNerney: The coal industry, and critics of the EPA's efforts to control carbon pollution from power plants are saying that carbon…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
The coal industry, and critics of the EPA's efforts to control carbon pollution from power plants are saying that carbon capture and storage technology is not feasible.
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Jerry McNerney
Democratic · California

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McNerney challenges claims that carbon capture technology is unfeasible, citing industry past statements.

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