Energy reps, scientists clash over proposed coal plant's impact

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) -- Power company executives and meteorologists are at odds about whether a proposed coal power plant would drastically affect air quality in St. George.

Sithe Global says the city would be downwind from the Toquop Energy Project only about 3 percent of the time, while the National Weather Service says St. George would pick up emissions from jet streams during the majority of the year.

Company officials maintain that the plant's emissions would be minimal and far below federal standards.

The state Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing on Wednesday.

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