Stepping Up

As you might have heard, we've been fighting for strong mercury protections for a number of months now.  This week we got some good news -- coal-fired power plants in other states are starting to realize the need for mercury cuts.

Ameren, one of Illinois' biggest coal utilities, has agreed to reduce their mercury emissions by 90% before the year 2015.  From the Chicago Tribune:

 "This is a major breakthrough for clean air in Illinois," said Howard Learner, executive director of the Environmental Law and Policy Center, who has been involved in the discussions. "Ameren has decided to be part of the solution instead of part of the problem. Now it's time for the other utilities to step up."

I agree.  When will North Carolina's utilities step up?