The Impact Of EPA's Emissions Standards On Missouri And Kansas

By Steve Kraske,

Danie Alexander

Published June 5, 2014 at 3:22 PM CDT

The Environmental Protection Agency just released its plan to reduce carbon pollution from power plants and that idea is generating some heat of its own. On Thursday's Up to Date, Steve Kraske and a panel examine what the EPA standards mean for Missouri and Kansas. Both states rely heavily on coal-powered energy and face the challenge of meeting the emission cuts in the time allowed. We’ll also look at whether alternatives like wind and solar will be catapulted to the front of the line in area energy production.

Guests:

Joe Spease is the legislative chair for the Kansas Sierra Club and CEO of WindSoHy, a renewable energy company.
Trey Davis is the board president for the Missouri Energy Development Association.
Jon Hummel serves as Policy Director for Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback.

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Danie Alexander

As senior producer of Up To Date, I want our listeners to hear familiar and new voices that shine light on the issues and challenges facing the myriad communities KCUR serves, and to expose our audiences to the wonderful and the creative in the Kansas City area. Just as important to me is an obligation to mentor the next generation of producers to ensure that the important conversations continue. Reach me at alexanderdk@kcur.org.

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