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Pacific Northwest Weighs Risks of Cashing in on Coal Export

Pacific Northwest Weighs Environmental Risks of Cashing in on Coal Export Market

08/02/2013 | Rating NR

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Pacific Northwest Weighs Risks of Cashing in on Coal Export

Clip: 8/2/2013 | 8m 50s

Pacific Northwest Weighs Environmental Risks of Cashing in on Coal Export Market

The demand for coal is booming in Asia, tempting companies in the Pacific Northwest to build export terminals and cash in. However, there is concern the trains transporting the coal to the coast will have an adverse impact on the local fishing and wildlife industries. Special correspondent Katie Campbell reports.

08/02/2013 | Rating NR

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