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In Drive for Wind Power, Man Who Led Coal Plant Seeks Atonem

nytimes.com -- By KEITH BRADSHER July 2, 2009
Min Deqing, who delayed pollution controls at his coal plant in Lanzhou, is promoting clean energy. “I feel regretful, and sorry for the people,” he says.
A guilty conscience turned Min Deqing into northwestern China’s unlikely prophet of wind and solar energy.
Shortly after he assumed the top job, officials from the local environmental protection bureau came to him and asked that he install modern pollution-control equipment to help improve the city’s soot-filled air. Mr. Min had just finished three years as head of the power plant’s auditing department and knew just how bad the pollution was, he said.
But he stalled for three years before finally installing the equipment, because it was costly and he did not want to dent the plant’s profits

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ifallsguy Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,435 Points:1,215,730 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 5:19:15 AM Ignore ifallsguy Report Abuse I'm sure he made his apology as they led him out to be shot in the head. That's the normal method of justice in China. And they bill the family for the bullet used in the execution.
ddaz46 Veteran Author Akron Posts:314 Points:116,985 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:29:43 PM Ignore ddaz46 Report Abuse what about the rest of the world
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,988 Points:768,755 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 4:23:56 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse caddilac from Ontario... Excellent points! And, in China he has a lot of huevos to speak out!
danny999 Champion Author Florida Posts:6,360 Points:1,174,110 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 3:19:35 PM Ignore danny999 Report Abuse HE'S WORRIED ABOUT BI GOVERNMENT SEEING HE'S NOT MAKING A PROFIT. HERE BIG GOVERNMENT DON'T CARE.YOU MAKE BIG PROFIT.....GOVERNMENT MAKES MORE TAXES.
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:6,383 Points:1,129,725 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 2:23:47 PM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...nice conversion if it isn't just for profit...
zarehen Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:5,026 Points:1,106,350 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:50:27 PM Ignore zarehen Report Abuse Can't be that sorry if it took 3 years to get it done.
heysailor Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:7,241 Points:1,869,185 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:50:24 PM Ignore heysailor Report Abuse There is no such thing as clean coal technology.
4warned Champion Author Michigan Posts:5,517 Points:1,741,090 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:44:46 PM Ignore 4warned Report Abuse He was lucky he was able to accomplish saving a company and jobs and eventually helping the environment.
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:39:52 PM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse Pollution controls! I thought the Chineese Govt was responsible for controlling the polution, communist stse government. This is a joke.
georgeo Champion Author California Posts:4,172 Points:178,915 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:29:28 PM Ignore georgeo Report Abuse Was that Atonement? Don't be sorry pay a fine.
MedicKirk1 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,117 Points:602,440 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:22:19 PM Ignore MedicKirk1 Report Abuse I see you down on the seas.
eaglev Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,244 Points:783,870 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:20:31 PM Ignore eaglev Report Abuse It all takes money to make energy,
fcdriver Champion Author Tennessee Posts:5,213 Points:1,068,825 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:17:12 PM Ignore fcdriver Report Abuse Keep Conserving
LanguageMan1 Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,150 Points:1,199,210 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:15:47 PM Ignore LanguageMan1 Report Abuse I think he did just fine. Well, that's after the stalling on it for three years. At least it's not a decade like with some here in the US! [Edited by: LanguageMan1 at 7/3/2009 6:16:43 PM EST]
smwhite Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,455 Points:1,605,165 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:15:31 PM Ignore smwhite Report Abuse Hopefully not Too little, Too late.
TheSnowstorm Champion Author Montreal Posts:6,822 Points:1,476,075 Joined:June 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:15:11 PM Ignore TheSnowstorm Report Abuse A step in the right direction, but the the crap about not making a dent in the company's profits just shows you where their priorities are. I wonder how the Chinese feel about being good corporate citizens?
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:21,294 Points:2,453,740 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:13:45 PM Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse Bully for China. At least they're doing this without instituting a silly and debilitating "carbon cap". I wish our politicians had that much sense.
SngSingapore Sophomore Author Vancouver Posts:172 Points:126,965 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:07:31 PM Ignore SngSingapore Report Abuse it's about time China takes measures to reduce pollution..
Pi314CA Champion Author San Jose Posts:6,879 Points:1,204,370 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:06:06 PM Ignore Pi314CA Report Abuse Way too much greed in China...
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RobRD Champion Author Alberta Posts:3,828 Points:896,020 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:04:40 PM Ignore RobRD Report Abuse China needs to work hard at becoming more environmentally friendly.
flyfast Champion Author Kansas City Posts:7,025 Points:1,370,185 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:03:55 PM Ignore flyfast Report Abuse IT ALL ABOUT MONEY.... WILL YOU WORK FOR FREE??????
Brewernut All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:854 Points:320,330 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 1:03:23 PM Ignore Brewernut Report Abuse China is the worse for pollution and maybe this is a step in the right direction
hauler43 Champion Author Oakland Posts:7,146 Points:2,356,055 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:58:42 PM Ignore hauler43 Report Abuse China is one of the worst at pollution.
kbierley Champion Author Dayton Posts:9,934 Points:1,271,545 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:58:10 PM Ignore kbierley Report Abuse Until this is ready, Drill for American Oil, NOW!
DancingDee Champion Author Gary Posts:3,644 Points:908,065 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:54:42 PM Ignore DancingDee Report Abuse Isn't it usually about money no matter where you are?!!
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:11,089 Points:2,253,575 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:54:12 PM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse About time China starts cleaning up.
buckoMD Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,240 Points:711,950 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:54:01 PM Ignore buckoMD Report Abuse Hardly a John, shouting like a wildman to the crowds.
papou Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,496 Points:1,449,015 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:52:10 PM Ignore papou Report Abuse who stands to gain from this
Amtrgas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,553 Points:1,231,420 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:48:53 PM Ignore Amtrgas Report Abuse Pollution Control is not cheap.
GOLDWING2003 Champion Author California Posts:1,713 Points:422,610 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:42:02 PM Ignore GOLDWING2003 Report Abuse It's all government run anyway. He was doing what the government told him to do.
purvismike Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,495 Points:301,910 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:37:01 PM Ignore purvismike Report Abuse Any INVESTMENT done for Alternative and/or ReNewable Fuels/Energies would be better than goin' after the so-called CAP&TRADE for which only the Consumers and Industry of this Country will SUFFER in higher Taxes and Prices. There will be no other Country that will follow the Obama lead on this one, only the dumb-a__ Representatives that now hold all the playin' cards!
Fitwit Champion Author Stockton Posts:4,370 Points:943,800 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:35:39 PM Ignore Fitwit Report Abuse Repentance is a Go(o)d thing. :-)
BBHybrid Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:4,690 Points:935,260 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:31:29 PM Ignore BBHybrid Report Abuse China and third world countries also need to clean up
BlueVanGroup Champion Author Colorado Posts:4,797 Points:1,072,350 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:24:18 PM Ignore BlueVanGroup Report Abuse This article underscores a basic truth: People can only afford to care about pollution and the environment when their needs are met.
dabuzman Champion Author Seattle Posts:4,399 Points:1,429,925 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:23:55 PM Ignore dabuzman Report Abuse China don't care how they kill or the health of their people. It all comes to how greedy you are and have gotten. They all are rotten to the core. Even in the US profit comes first side beside greed.
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,163 Points:966,860 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:22:56 PM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse He may have been correct to prioritize his expenses. Had he gone ahead when first approached and lost money at the plant Then the Government may have taken over and never implemented the changes. By controlling expenses he was able to help his workers with more pressing needs. That may have been the right thing at the time. Also, now they are developing the wind power with loans from the bank it says, instead of tax grants from the Government. Instead of being $-trillions in debt with devalued dollars they are the most rapidly developing industrial country. Yes they are the worst polluting in the world and their Government doesn't plan on changing that before 2015. Meanwhile the USA is sucking their exhaust fumes and going bankrupt with more Gov. taxes or attempts to pass more License fee expenses on carbon fuels (Cap & Trade Bill) which will raise the cost of everything. It is Good he is adding Wind Power, But there is a time and place for all things. This IS NOT the Time for our Government to Crush the Economy with increased Expenses and further devalued Dollars.
caddilac Champion Author Ontario Posts:13,794 Points:1,674,530 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:16:19 PM Ignore caddilac Report Abuse This should throw a wrench into the gears of those that keep spreading MISINFORMATION, by saying that China isn't doing anything to curb air pollution. They keep using that as an excuse for the U.S not to do anything either. Their argument is, 'why bother to do anything about air pollution when China isn't doing anything'.
MINER Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:8,960 Points:2,585,815 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:13:14 PM Ignore MINER Report Abuse Boy doesn't that sound familiar, wonder where he spent his childhood days, New York City maybe..
Kato51 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,342 Points:1,773,400 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:11:40 PM Ignore Kato51 Report Abuse Good to see this. Need to monitor the results and who knows, there could be something in there for us.
Cruiser340 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:10,313 Points:2,329,240 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:10:54 PM Ignore Cruiser340 Report Abuse don't hurt the profit.
MizB Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,748 Points:449,865 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:09:51 PM Ignore MizB Report Abuse mlambo--Exactly. Remember how pollluted Beijing was before the Olympics? And they were desperately trying to clean up the air? I applaud Mr. Min's efforts but I think China--and other polluting countries--need many more like him.
gg42210 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,899 Points:332,970 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:02:27 PM Ignore gg42210 Report Abuse make profits, thats what its all about with plants. dont worry about people.
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WCCurtis Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:3,304 Points:1,362,670 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:59:31 AM Ignore WCCurtis Report Abuse Do not shut down Coal Powered Plants just use available technology to make clean Coal.
dannyshouse Champion Author San Francisco Posts:1,471 Points:734,475 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:58:36 AM Ignore dannyshouse Report Abuse An honorable man, Min, making up for his past!
traindude Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:5,615 Points:1,245,800 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:58:16 AM Ignore traindude Report Abuse that and he bought an interest in a wind mill farm
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,308 Points:1,632,380 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:56:46 AM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse The people and all breathing things need clean air to breathe regardless of cost.
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ljmatney Champion Author Wichita Posts:4,024 Points:565,120 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:44:45 AM Ignore ljmatney Report Abuse I am glad he was able to see the light and do something about it.