Supporters of the so-called “Clean Smokestacks” bill now under consideration by the state legislature are citing a study they claim proves that the legislation would save the lives of a thousand North Carolinians annually. In fact, the study says no such thing. Its subject matter bears little relationship to the bill’s likely impact on North Carolina, which would be limited because most power-plant emissions affecting the state’s air quality originate outside North Carolina.
The Study that Wasn’t: Touted Report Says Little About Smokestacks Bill
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