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Gas Plant in Centralia Sparks Alarm | Seattle News
The state’s Department of Ecology is fast-tracking a new natural gas plant on the site of Centralia’s shuttered coal facility, sparking outrage from environmentalists who say it’s moving too quickly without adequate review. While touted as a transitional step toward fossil fuel-free energy by 2044, the gas plant could emit over two million metric tons of greenhouse gases annually—on par with the state’s top polluters—and release dangerous pollutants tied to cancer, asthma, and heart disease. Critics also warn of ballooning costs for ratepayers and question TransAlta’s track record, including…
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