How a New York Town Has Shifted From a Coal-Powered Economy

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By Yale Climate ConnectionsJul 24, 2020, 11:05 am164 pts
The Huntley coal plant in Tonawanda, New York, was once the area's biggest polluter. But it was also the town's biggest taxpayer. So when the plant was slated to close, the town was concerned about job losses – not just for company employees, but public sector workers like teachers and paramedics. "Those tax…

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