National Public Radio: Coal is the dirtiest fossil fuel and the most widely used for power generation.
El Pasos public utility announced plans to run the city coal-free in two years. Its a bold proposal since no major U.S. city can run without coal power yet, but it seems possible, and it puts El Paso ahead among Texas cities that have sought to end their dependence on coal.
The announcement mirrors an initiative in Austin. But El Paso, with less investment in coal plants, less dependence on coal power and substantial...