Lawrence Journal-World 08-04-2015

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EPA plan sets up climate battle

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In 2013, Kansas power plants spewed 33 million metric tons of pollution By Peter Hancock Twitter: @LJWpqhancock

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Topeka — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its long-awaited Clean Power Plan on The rule will Sunday, setting the stage for what could impact rates.” be a pitched battle in Kansas over the federal government’s author- — Gina Penzig, Westar ity to impose such reg- Energy spokeswoman ulations, and possibly over the entire science of climate change. The new rules say that by 2030, the nation’s fossil-burning power plants, such as the coal-fired Lawrence Energy Center, must reduce their carbon emissions by 32 percent from their 2005 levels, a more ambitious goal than originally proposed. It also requires each state to adopt its own plan for achieving that goal.

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WHAT LAWRENCE LEAVES BEHIND DURING MOVING SEASON Photos by Nick Krug • Twitter: @nickkrug

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urbsides across town are filling up with odds and ends as Lawrence's renting residents swap addresses. Journal-World photographer Nick Krug recently found these items on the sides of roads in North Lawrence, East Lawrence and the Oread neighborhood. What are you seeing where you live? Or what did you leave on your curb? Tweet at us (@LJWorld) or post your own photos at LJWorld.com.

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Shelter puts safety first, director says By Caitlin Doornbos

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Ever throw something away and then regret it later? Apparently, you’re not alone. On the Street, 4A

To keep 125 residents safe each night, the Lawrence Community Shelter has the challenge of finding the right balance between preventing potential harm and welcoming those in need. Trey Meyer, the shelter’s interim director of operations and director of program development, said Friday that the only “black and white” rule of shelter intake is that anyone listed as a registered sex offender is not allowed to be a guest. All other factors, such as criminal history, are decided on a case-by-case basis. Please see SHELTER, page 2A

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Four trucks, one vision

New deal will group vendors on 23rd Street

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awrence is getting creative with food and trucks, and I’m not just talking about my method for eating biscuits and gravy while still safely making the Kasold Curve. No, four area food trucks have joined forces to lease space along 23rd Street for a unique food truck hub. The operators of Torched Goodness,

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High: 88

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Drasko’s, The Purple Carrot and Wilma’s Real Good Food have reached a deal to take over the spot formerly occupied by Granddaddy’s BBQ at 1447 W. 23rd St. The new venture will be called Fork to Fender, and it will be a little bit restaurant and a little bit food truck. Chefs from each of the four food trucks have committed to have at least a portion of their food truck menus available each day at Fork to Fender. In addition, there will

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Creativity con ConfabuLarryum, Lawrence’s festival of creativity, returns Aug. 15 to break the mold for its second year. Page 3A

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