The TransAlta coal-fired power plant in Centralia has officially ceased operations, marking a historic shift toward renewable energy in Washington. This closure eliminates the state’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, significantly improving regional air quality and advancing climate goals for the entire Pacific Northwest.
(c) Caleb Riston
(c) Caleb Riston

La mayor planta de carbón de Washington cierra por un aire limpio

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La central eléctrica TransAlta en Centralia ha dejado de operar, marcando un cambio histórico hacia las energías renovables en Washington. Este cierre elimina la mayor fuente de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero del estado, mejorando la calidad del aire y acelerando las metas climáticas de toda la región.

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