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EPA Seeks Update to Coal Ash Cleanup Requirements

By Jen Lawhorne | August 3, 2023 |

A black woman speaks into a microphone. People stand behind her holding signs calling for coal ash cleanup. A large banner held by several people at the front of the group reads, "Make Power Plants Clean Up All Their Coal Ash."

A proposed new rule for coal ash cleanup aims to protect the communities and the environment.

Environmental Protection Agency Aims to Deregulate Coal Ash

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2018 |

Aerial view of coal ash ponds near river

The Trump administration’s proposal to roll back federal coal ash safeguards gives more leeway to states — and advocates worry that would put drinking water at risk.

Cleaning Up A Mess: Coal Ash Across Appalachia

By AV's Intern Team | August 12, 2016 |

Appalachian states are burdened by millions of tons of toxic coal ash. Without firm federal standards, it’s up to states to determine much of the cleanup process — and regional states are taking varying approaches.

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EPA Seeks Update to Coal Ash Cleanup Requirements

Environmental Protection Agency Aims to Deregulate Coal Ash

Cleaning Up A Mess: Coal Ash Across Appalachia

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