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  • Coal Ash Chronicles “Why I Care”
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  • Duke University – Coal Ash Ponds Found to Leak Toxic Chemicals
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Government

  • Environmental Protection Agency – Coal Ash Basics
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Community advocates celebrate legislation to ensure coal mine cleanup

Transforming a former mine into a healthy forest

House Appropriations Subcommittee declines to fund Southern West Virginia water needs in draft funding bill

Clean water is overdue in West Virginia’s coal country!

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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