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AdvocacyAPEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeIndianaIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsOhioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
EPA orders Ohio power plant to stop dumping toxic coal ash
-At least five other plants, most in the Midwest, face similar action by the EPA under a crackdown proposed in January.
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CollaborationDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Analysis finds ‘stunning’ lack of compliance with coal ash rules, putting groundwater at risk
-Environmental groups’ comprehensive review of the latest company-reported data shows monitoring of drinking water sources is urgently needed.
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More from “Poisonous Ponds: Tackling Toxic Coal Ash”
-Keep up with more coal ash news from the “Poisonous Ponds: Tackling Toxic Coal Ash” project.
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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipChicagoCoal Ash ProjectGroundwater ContaminationIllinoisNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Coal ash 101: Everything you need to know about this toxic waste
-Here are the basics that will help you understand this looming threat.
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ChicagoEquity and Environmental JusticeGroundwater ContaminationIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake MichiganLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectThe CatchU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
The Catch: Coal ash regulation
-“The EPA has indicated that they’re going to take a more active approach going forward with the sites that are regulated under their current rules.”
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Poisonous Ponds: The Great Lakes Now Episode Quiz
-Test your knowledge on the complicated policy and impacts of coal ash in the Great Lakes and more.
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Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake MichiganPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe Catch
The Catch: Lincoln Stone Quarry and coal ash
-Environmental lawyers, activists and residents are pushing for this coal ash to be completely removed from the quarry and transported to a safer landfill.
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Drinking WaterEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentNew YorkNewsThe CatchWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
The Catch: Bitcoin mining and coal ash
-Housed in a former coal-fired plant, the bitcoin mining operation is energy intensive.
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Episode 2208 Lesson Plans: Combatting Coal Ash
-Lessons and activities based on the monthly Great Lakes Now program.
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Coal Ash ProjectEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake MichiganNewsPennsylvaniaResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWisconsin
Reuse can divert coal ash from landfills, but challenges remain
-Industries rely on “beneficial use” of coal power’s toxic byproduct. Will stepped-up enforcement of federal rules interfere?