Schweitzer defends Montana coal to Washington opponents
By
Tom Lutey
Billings Gazette
January 05, 2011
Environmental groups are challenging the terminal's permitting, not only for its impact in Washington, but also for encouraging mining in Montana and Wyoming and greenhouse gases in China.
Gov. Brian Schweitzer, in Seattle on Wednesday to press Washington state for approval of a port for Montana coal, said he wants a level playing field for permitting the project worth millions to Montana's economy.
