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 plus grande centrale au charbon de Washington ferme définitivement

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La centrale TransAlta à Centralia a cessé ses activités, marquant un tournant historique vers les énergies renouvelables. Cette fermeture élimine la plus grande source d’émissions de gaz à effet de serre de l’État, améliorant la qualité de l’air et accélérant la transition écologique pour tout le Nord-Ouest Pacifique.

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