Scientist (Hansen) wants (Gov.) Gibbons to nix support of coal (NV)

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http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/apr/16/scientist-wants-gibbons-nix-support-coal/

The baby greens and beef bordelaise will be served with a side of controversy at the annual Nevada Medal awards ceremony Thursday night.

The Desert Research Institute will give the medal — a national award for scientific achievement — to renowned climate scientist James Hansen, who will present new research on global climate change before the dinner.

Hansen, no stranger to controversy, sent a letter to Gov. Jim Gibbons this week denouncing the governor’s position in support of three coal-fired power plants proposed in Nevada and calling on Gibbons to take meaningful action against climate change.

Despite being honorary co-chairman of the medal event with his wife, Dawn Gibbons, the governor is not expected to attend Thursday’s ceremony at Caesars Palace. He did not attend a similar dinner honoring Hansen in Carson City on Tuesday.

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