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South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy after receiving more than $1 billion in federal money
Read full article: South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy after receiving more than $1 billion in federal moneySan Miguel Electric Cooperative's plan to turn into a solar and battery plant will leave only 14 coal-fired power plants in the state.
Coal power plants must reduce pollution under new federal rules
Read full article: Coal power plants must reduce pollution under new federal rulesThe rules will require coal-fueled plants, including Texas plants that produced about 12% of power on the state’s grid this year, to reduce carbon emissions and mercury pollution and handle disposed coal ash more safely.
In trying to close its coal power plant, Austin encounters obstacles to going green
Read full article: In trying to close its coal power plant, Austin encounters obstacles to going greenThe city approved a plan in 2020 to shut the Fayette Power Project plant with the aim of eliminating carbon emissions. But political, economic and technological forces have gotten in the way.
At a shuttered Texas coal mine, a 1-acre garden is helping feed 2,000 people per month
Read full article: At a shuttered Texas coal mine, a 1-acre garden is helping feed 2,000 people per monthThe garden in the middle of a 35,000-acre former mine is supplying thousands of pounds of fresh produce to families in three counties that have few grocery stores.