Clean Air Questions

The citizens of the State of Utah have become more concerned as of late regarding the quality of our air and environment in general. Rather than supporting the construction of new coal fired power plants in Utah could the legislature invest some money in Utah companies that are developing renewable solar and geothermal technologies?The investment capital market has not paid attention to this market, and they could use some seed money to make them viable.

Also, are we going to oppose the construction of the proposed Nevada power plants that will place the Wasatch front directly downwind from the particle, and mercury emissions that they will release. The emissions from these plants will worsen the air quality along the Wasatch front and contribute to a mercury problem that is already at a critical level.

Cris G. Cowley, M.D.
Physician
Salt Lake City