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  • ACT Against Coal Ash
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  • Southeast Coal Ash

 

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  • Coal Ash Chronicles “Why I Care”
  • 60 Minutes (2010)

 

Research and academic

  • Duke University – Coal Ash Ponds Found to Leak Toxic Chemicals
  • University of North Carolina – Scientists Studying Effects of Dan River Coal Ash Spill
  • Physicians for Social Responsibility, and EarthJustice – Coal Ash: The Toxic Threat to our Health and Environment (PDF)

 

Government

  • Environmental Protection Agency – Coal Ash Basics
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Learn information about specific coal ash impoundments in the South, including health threats and safety ratings on <a href="https://www.southeastcoalash.org/">Southeastcoalash.org</a>
Learn information about specific coal ash impoundments in the South, including health threats and safety ratings on Southeastcoalash.org

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