EcoWatch: The state of Oregon stood up to dirty coal exports today by denying a key dock-building permit. This denial is a major victory for residents and climate activists who have waged a huge, high-profile campaign against coal exports. Oregons decision today shows that our state leadership values clean air, our climate and healthy salmon runs.
Coal export proponent, Ambre Energy asked the Oregons Department of State Lands for permission to build a new loading dock to ship Powder River Basin coal down...