Thom Carter

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A loader moves coal at the Huntington power plant in Huntington, Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

Opinion: Abandoning coal isn’t the answer. Here is a better way to to clean air and save the planet

“Completely abandoning the use of fossil fuels is not an option if we want to maintain our modern life, so it’s imperative we tackle the issue of their pollutants as soon as possible,” says Thom Carter, energy adviser to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

By Thom Carter

Opinion

Why expanding renewable energy means more mining, not less

‘Keep it in the ground’ isn’t realistic energy policy.

By Thom Carter

Exhaust from a vehicle escapes into the air at 9000 South and Sandy Parkway on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.

Guest Opinion

Guest opinion: Now is the time to create a plan to reduce emissions and clear our air

By Thom Carter