1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. What effect will the EPA's new ruling have on the construction of new coal-fired power plants?

3. Why is President Obama imposing these requirements on coal power?

4. For what reasons are Democratic Senator Joe Manchin and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce opposed to the EPA's new regulations?

5. a) What is CCS?
b) Why will it be difficult for new coal plants to comply with the Obama Administration's CCS regulation?

6. This is a controversial issue:
On one side are the people who believe burning fossil fuels: coal, oil, gas (which is what is done to generate electricity, and make many products we use everyday) is causing catastrophic global warming. They say the only way to stop the earth from warming and causing catastrophe for mankind is to end the use of fossil fuels.
On the other side are the people who do not believe that burning fossil fuels is causing a catastrophic global warming. They also say fossil fuels keep our electricity costs affordable, and ending their use will cause great economic strain on most families. They say coal is plentiful and affordable, and the current regulations we have in place to curb pollution are enough.
With which side do you agree? Explain your answer.