Kerry blasts new pollution rules

[rox63]

I'm only including the whole article because it's pretty short. And here's the pic they included with it.



http://news.bostonherald.com/politics/view.bg?articleid=73456

Mass. senator blasts new pollution rules
By Associated Press
Tuesday, March 15, 2005

WASHINGTON - Senator John Kerry calls it one of the weakest sets of pollution rules ever written for a major industry.

He's blasting the Bush administration over new regulations to aimed at cutting mercury pollution from coal-burning power plants.

The Environmental Protection Agency is using an industry-favored "cap-and-trade" approach. It sets a maximum on how much mercury emissions should be allowed, but allows companies to increase pollution by purchasing unused credits from others.

Supporters say the new rules will help protect fetuses and young children from mercury, a toxic metal known to cause neurological damage.

But Kerry accuses the administration of putting big corporate interests ahead of children and the public interest.

Massachusetts has already imposed more stringent rules requiring a 95 percent reduction in emissions from coal-powered plants in the state by 2012.

[ginnyinWI]

1. this is a picture of a man enjoying himself!

I think he's let himself out of a cage, and decided to let his convictions guide him. He sees that when he does it, the people support him. It's all good! :)

[elshiva]

2. Looking good in all senses of the phrase!

[kerrygoddess]

3. I like that photo

I think it is the stadard BH photo they use for JK these days. Thankfully it's a good one.

[elshiva]

4. Pretty darn good photo.

Looks confident, thoughtful, and happy.

[TayTay]

5. I saw an article in 'Inside the EPA'

that was going through the pollution controls and it mentioned Kerry and the Artic REfuge vote. Apparently, the industry types do not consider drilling in the Regue a done deal at all. It was sort of interesting. I will keep tabs on it.

[Fla4kerry]

7. article with CNN and Sen Kerry

Changing the subject for a moment. If you haven't read the inside politics interview with Sen Kerry go and check it out. He was soooo on point with all his answers. It was uplifting to read this..
It's a must!!:smoke:

[TayTay]

6. What kinds of Environmental things Kerry likes

Read down in the article and you'll see.

http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/ci_2612413

Leominster is a town in upper central Ma. (Okay, near Rt. 2)