Authorities wants to put two anti-coal activists in prison for the crime of trying to stop climate change, reports the AP's Philip Marcelo: Environmental activists Ken Ward and Jonathan ‘‘Jay’’ O’Hara say they don’t intend to dispute many … [Read more...]
Will Gov. Patrick Listen to Anti-Coal Protesters and Shut Down Brayton Point?
Protesters delivered a powerful message to Gov. Deval Patrick (D-MA) on Sunday, asking him to shut down the coal-fired Brayton Point power plant: Organized by 350 Massachusetts Action and Better Future Action, protestors carrying mini wind … [Read more...]
Somerset Police Chief Ready to Crack Skulls at Peaceful Coal Protest
Ahead of a peaceful anti-coal protest planned Sunday at Massachusetts' Brayton Point power plant, Somerset Police Chief Joseph Ferreira has invested $30,000 of town funds in full riot gear. Click the link so you can see the accompanying … [Read more...]
Dominion Dumps Brayton Point Coal Plant
Big news today as Dominion announced it's selling 3 power plants including Somerset's controverisal Brayton Point - and the price-tag is eye-popping: The power stations are: Brayton Point Power Station, a 1,528-megawatt power station … [Read more...]
Wanna Buy a Wildly Expensive, Dirty Coal Plant?
In a surprise move, Dominion has put its controversial & ginormous Brayton Point coal-fired power plant in Somerset up for sale. No immediate word on any potential buyer or what it means for the plant's future. The most comical part … [Read more...]