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I've received a lot of feedback about yesterday's press conference and EPA public hearing at the Salt Lake public library. Thanks for all the comments! I want to make sure everyone knows what exactly we were asking for, and that is for aging power plants in Central Utah to install pollution controls that would modernize their operations and clean up the air. 250 other power plants have already done this successfully in all of our neighboring states. Clean coal standards aren't that radical of an ask! A lot of people have called me a hypocrite or have said that I should base my arguments on science or use more data. I hear you, but I like to leave the science to the scientists. Ultimately, public policy is fueled by emotions. Change comes when concerned citizens come to the table and speak up about how they feel. It's about finding something we can bond over- and going forward once we find common ground. We must continue to believe we can change the world despite the opinions of naysayers who get off topic and fail to see the bigger picture. Thanks to @brodyleven for speaking up with me and to all of you for the lively discussions. I look forward to continuing these conversations. #cleanair4utah @protectourwinters @healutah @sierraclub
