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Posts Tagged ‘Scott Pruitt’

Federal and N.C. coal ash rules under attack

By Ridge Graham | May 18, 2018 | 6

As the state reviews changes to coal ash policy, EPA head Scott Pruitt is looking to help utilities’ bottom line by dramatically weakening federal safeguards on the toxic substance.

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EPA Proposes Major Changes to Federal Coal Ash Rule

By Elizabeth E. Payne | April 10, 2018 | 0

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed rolling back federal regulations on how utilities store coal ash, a toxic byproduct from coal-fired power plants.

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