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Unless we can stop these coal terminals from being built and keep our coal in the ground where it belongs, Washington state coal exports will be responsible for hastening the advance of climate change here at home and around the world
The corporations that want to export coal through our communities want us to believe that there's nothing wrong with their plans. But it is my job as mayor of Seattle to stand up to protect our community
I will continue to work with council members to include funding for this important project so that we do not miss out on possible capital funding sources like Sound Transit IIMore quotes »
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New EarthFix Documentary Explores Coal Terminal Debate
Mike McGinn is in Washington, D.C., today to testify against the construction of three coal terminals in Washington state. He voiced his environmental concerns earlier today in front of the House Energy & Commerce Committee. Even more concerns have arisen 6/18/13 from KUOW Read more »
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Mayor McGinn to testify in Congress to stop coal trains in Pacific Northwest
Mayor Mike McGinn is calling on Congress to stop coal trains from rolling through the state. McGinn doesn't want the coal trains rolling through any cities in the Northwest, especially not in Seattle along the waterfront. McGinn is going to make his case testifying 6/18/13 from KIRO Read more »
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City Council leaders reject McGinn's light rail studies
leaders of the City Council Transportation and Budget Committees Monday said they would not recommend Mayor Mike McGinn’s funding request for study of a light rail crossing of the Ship Canal. Instead, Councilmembers Tom Rasmussen and Tim Burgess said they from The Seattle Times Read more »
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Free Agent Centres: Western Conference
a statement by Seattle's mayor, Mike McGinn, Hansen introduced a pair of potential investors to Seattle city council. McGinn said to KING TV, "As recent news reports indicate, it appears the NHL is taking the new ownership proposal seriously." With the likely from Edmonton Oilers Hockey Blog Read more »
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A hockey team for Seattle? New developments unveiled
- New developments were revealed Sunday in the fight to make Seattle a hockey city. Mayor Mike McGinn said he believes Seattle is "Plan B" if a deal to keep the Coyotes in Glendale, Ariz., falls through. The mayor reveals he spoke with the National Hockey from KomoNews.com Read more »
