Asheville, NC asks Duke to cut its coal reliance

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — When the city of Asheville launched an ambitious plan to slash its carbon footprint, an obstacle stood in its way: A massive coal-fired plant on the edge of town.

So Asheville took its next step: passing a resolution asking Duke Energy to reduce its reliance on coal. Scientists say coal plants emit carbon dioxide, global warming's primary cause.

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Local news coverage by the Asheville Citizen-Times:

Asheville to work with Duke on carbon issue 10/23

Contamination found in well near Duke plant 10/24