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Failure to cut emissions stops power plant construction

The construction of a coal power plant in Georgia has been stopped by a judge in an unprecedented case. Building was halted when the judge said that energy company Dynegy needed to provide limitations to the plants carbon-dioxide emissions. The case will likely be appealed. According to the article, supporters of the environment are still hopeful the judge’s decision will stand, and open the doors for further regulations. Full story: The Daily Green