Group: Air pollution threatens Nevada park

sacbee.com     May 16, 2008            

By BRENDAN RILEY - Associated Press Writer CARSON CITY, Nev. -- A national conservation group lists Great Basin National Park in eastern Nevada as one of 10 such parks most threatened by new or proposed coal-fired power plants. The National Parks Conservation Association has urged the Bush... [read full story]                

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Coal plants called a threat to 2 parks

deseretnews.com     May 16, 2008          

Capitol Reef and Zion national parks are considered two of the 10 national parks most threatened by coal-fired power plants, the National Parks Conservation Association announced Thursday. Proposal for new plants in the region could "ruin the parks' already-suffering scenic views and affect...                

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Group: Air pollution threatens Nevada park

santamariatimes.com     May 16, 2008          

CARSON CITY, Nev. - A national conservation group lists Great Basin National Park in eastern Nevada as one of 10 such parks most threatened by new or proposed coal-fired power plants. The National Parks Conservation Association has urged the Bush administration to halt efforts to roll back clean...                

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Group: Air pollution threatens Nevada park

rgj.com     May 17, 2008          

Brendan Riley • May 16, 2008 A national conservation group lists Great Basin National Park in eastern Nevada as one of 10 such parks most threatened by new or proposed coal-fired power plants. The National Parks Conservation Association has urged the Bush administration to halt efforts to roll...                

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Nevada's Only National Park Makes Pollution List

lasvegasnow.com     May 17, 2008          

A conservation group has named the Great Basin National Park in Nevada as one of the 10 national parks nationwide most threatened by pollution from new coal-fired power plants. The National Parks Conservation Association says that three new coal-fired power plants currently in development will...                

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New clean air rules may endanger parks

terradaily.com     May 19, 2008          

by Staff Writers Washington (UPI) May 16, 2008 National parks and wilderness areas may soon have neighboring power plants under a proposed set of air quality rules from U.S. officials, scientists say. Environmental engineer Don Shepherd said the proposed changes by U.S. President George Bush's...                

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