by Sue Sturgis
Disaster has pushed Washington to call for new standards for handling waste from coal-fired power plants. It's invited citizens to weigh in, but will their voices carry above lobbyists fighting tough regulations?
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Showing posts with label environmental issues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label environmental issues. Show all posts
Friday, May 28, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Power politics: Utilities vs. coal ash regulation
by Sue Sturgis
After years of inaction, federal officials are mulling new regulations to confront the growing problem of coal ash. But energy companies have fought off regulation before, and they're fighting the new rules every step of the way.
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After years of inaction, federal officials are mulling new regulations to confront the growing problem of coal ash. But energy companies have fought off regulation before, and they're fighting the new rules every step of the way.
continued at Daily Kos....
Monday, May 24, 2010
Special investigation: Coal's dirty secret
by Sue Sturgis
Coal ash is one of the country's biggest waste streams and is full of toxic substances, yet it remains virtually unregulated. Can Washington overcome the fierce opposition of energy interests to protect communities and the environment?
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Coal ash is one of the country's biggest waste streams and is full of toxic substances, yet it remains virtually unregulated. Can Washington overcome the fierce opposition of energy interests to protect communities and the environment?
continued at Daily Kos....
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