Industry wields sway over air pollution rules, enforcement

By Ronnie Greene, Chris Hamby and Jim Morris

As communities battle toxic air, industry shapes EPA and state regulation.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Holcomb":

"… new governor approved construction of a new coal plant in the tiny city of Holcomb, so long as Kansas legislators backed renewable energy policies at the sam …"

"… s’Industry often prevails over critics – and, sometimes, regulators.In Holcomb, Kan., residents so far have been unable to stop the Sunflower power plant …"

"… “As far as influencing anyone, we certainly did not,” she said.Some in Holcomb want the new plant for the economic boost Sunflower promises will come, bu …"