As nations grow and develop, more demand on energy is placed. Our societies are dependent on power generation, which uses fossil fuel in many regions. Santee Cooper that supplies parts of South Carolina power, is planning to expand its power generation system that burns coal. One of the companies that delivers coal to them, and other coal burning clients is Kinder Morgan.
Here some links to media stories regarding this, and opposition to expansion...
Charleston City Paper story on boarding vessel not recorded
Charleston City Paper story Kinder Morgan uses DHS to silence citizen
Charleston City Paper story on Kinder Morgan and Bad Boy Legislation
Kristen French's Charleston Peace blog up-date
You Tube videos of the coal pollution
One of the best things we can do is to reduce our energy needs. Change to the new light bulbs, keep cooling thermostats a few degrees hire, use the most energy efficient appliances, turn lights off in rooms one is not using, hang cloths on a cloths line when possible instead of a dryer. Become aware of what energy we are consuming and do what one can to reduce the excessive needs or wastages. We all can do our bit for the environment. Together huge strides can be made.
The national stories will follow bellow.
Portland, Oregon Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea