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Richard Morse

Locals concerned by local, global impact of increased coal exports

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As coal demand around the globe increases, at the same time it moderates in the United States, coal companies are looking abroad to sell their commodity. But that means new facilities need to be built to get them abroad — and they’re looking to the Pacific Northwest.

Plan to ship Wyoming coal to Asia runs into opposition from Northwest greens

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