MARYLAND UTILITY BILL SUPPORTERS SEEK TO SHAPE ELECTION DEBATE

Supporters of a Maryland power plant bill that would impose limits on carbon dioxide (CO2), mercury and other pollutants are hoping to make the bill a key issue in the upcoming governor's race in an attempt to boost chances for the bill's passage when the state legislature reconvenes in January. The bill could make Maryland one of very few states to regulate greenhouse gases, and it would also impose power plant mercury controls stricter than in EPA's controversial rule. While...