Beverly Perdue says the Cliffside coal plant can wait.
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate said the state Division of Air Quality should wait to approve a permit requested by Duke Energy for an 800-megawatt coal-fired plant in the Blue Ridge foothills.
Environmentalists are concerned the plant could lead to air pollution in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park and contribute to global warming.
"North Carolina's priority must be on creating long-range goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on increasing energy efficiency and conservation," she said.
Perdue also said she would work for a "green economy" as governor.
Previously: Richard Moore calls for delay on Cliffside.
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