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Sunflower Coal Plant Permit

Case Number # 2777

A permit for the construction of a massive, coal-fired power plant in western Kansas was issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This proposed plant will emit massive amounts of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, including mercury, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. The plant will burn coal from the Powder River Basin in Wyoming, and use water from the declining Ogallala Aquifer (also known as the High Plains Aquifer). Earthjustice is contesting the permit.

Sierra Club

Press Releases

Kansas Issues Permit for New, Massive Sunflower Coal Plant While Other States Begin Retiring Existing Coal Plants
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Federal review of air permit process expected
Kansas Top Environmental Official Out
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Had refused to allow construction of highly polluting coal plant
KS: Sunflower Coal Plant Draft Air Permit Released
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Public hearings scheduled, controversy rekindled
New Air Permit Application Submitted for Controversial Coal Plant
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Sunflower coal plant in Kansas faces uphill battle for expansion
EPA: Kansas Coal Plant Needs New Permit
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Federal agency agrees with Earthjustice, Sierra Club request
Proposed Kansas Coal Plant Draws Warning Letter
Monday, June 22, 2009
Groups advise outdated permit needs replacing
Hearing Officer Upholds Rejection of Kansas Coal Power Plant
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Ruling is a major step towards ensuring a clean energy future, groups say
Kansas Coal Plant Sues to Get Pollution Permit
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Earthjustice opposes latest attempt to expand coal-fired power plant in Kansas
Kansas Governor, Panel of Experts Speak to America's Sustainable Energy Future
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Earthjustice event explores the coming green energy revolution
Fight for America's Clean Energy Future Continues
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Conservation groups ask Kansas Supreme Court to deny coal power scheme