Expert says coal plant bad for health

A globally respected economist has termed a coal power project in Lamu a big mistake because of its negative effects on health and environment.

Prof Joseph Stiglitz of Columbia University yesterday said of the Sh180 billion project: “Investors world over are moving away from coal because of the carbon it emits. Coal produces other pollutants as well which are harmful to human health and environment. The project is a big problem with little profits if any at all.”…

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