Florida Gov. might allow new coal power plants

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http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSN0322258820071003

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Florida's Gov. Charlie Crist said he does not want new coal power plants built in his state because of their greenhouse gas emissions, but stopped short of ruling out new plants fired by the fuel.

"I'm not a coal fan, I'm just not. I really don't want it in Florida," Crist told the Reuters Environment Summit via telephone late on Tuesday.

Still, Crist said the state's heavy energy demand means that if coal plants can be proven to be clean "then, perhaps" new plants could be built. "There is some flexion there, but bottom line, I'm not a coal fan."

Plans for two Florida coal-fired power plants were ditched this summer amid concerns about global warming. Coal is the fuel that releases the most carbon dioxide, the principal greenhouse gas.

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[rodeodance]

1. hey Gov----try the SUN

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2. I'd dare to say he has tried the "sun." Although, spelled differently. n/t