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Post by JustJohn or JJ on Aug 9, 2017 5:59:54 GMT -7
Struggling
Since the mid 70s, the Navajo Generating power plant has been providing electrical power to people across three states. It has also been one of the main employers for members of the Navajo Nation. But the plant's future looks bleak, it has been voted to shut down operations at the end of 2019 - citing concerns that coal power is not economically viable as many utilities turn toward cheaper and cleaner burning fuels like natural gas. Aerial image (shot from a plane).
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Post by kaima on Aug 9, 2017 6:59:29 GMT -7
Struggling
Since the mid 70s, the Navajo Generating power plant has been providing electrical power to people across three states. It has also been one of the main employers for members of the Navajo Nation. But the plant's future looks bleak, it has been voted to shut down operations at the end of 2019 - citing concerns that coal power is not economically viable as many utilities turn toward cheaper and cleaner burning fuels like natural gas. Aerial image (shot from a plane).
"it has been voted to shut down operations at the end of 2019 - " As I remember the complicated story, the Navajo have long been concerned with the bad environmental effects of the coal mining on their property, the failure to restore the mined lands to a physically safe condition and failure to environmentally close the mined areas so their water and air are not polluted. Particularly safe, unpolluted water is critical to living in the area. There is little to find and what passes through becomes poisonous. Then there is the equity or inequity of the financial rewards earned from the generation of power. If you are interested, it is worth deeper research. Kai
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Post by Jaga on Sept 5, 2017 3:50:00 GMT -7
John, this picture is amazing - showing Grand Canyon and the polluting company - quite a contrast. I agree with Kai, this is probably not an easy subject to solve for Navajo Indians.
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