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Water Crisis in Philly Highlights Our Broken National System

March 27, 2023 Expert BlogPhiladelphia, Jackson, Ohio, United StatesErik D. Olson

An industrial chemical spill upstream of the city’s water intakes is poised to contaminate the water supply. If you feel like you’ve seen this movie before, it’s because you have.

Trump: Major polluters don’t need disaster insurance

November 25, 2020 Trump Watch

Administration says existing rules are enough to prevent toxic spills, ignoring decades of, well, toxic spills.

Trump lets dangerous coal ash ponds pollute indefinitely

October 16, 2020 Trump Watch

Ignoring massive toxic spills and years of research, Trump pretends unlined coal ash ponds are safe.

Another Coal Ash Rollback, Another Bogus "Hearing"

January 8, 2020 Expert BlogBecky Hammer

NRDC testified at an EPA "virtual" hearing on its latest proposal to weaken safety standards for facilities where toxic coal ash is stored.

Coal Ash Is Hazardous. Coal Ash Is Waste. But According to the EPA, Coal Ash Is Not “Hazardous Waste.”

September 6, 2019 Latest NewsUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

And the coal industry is more than happy to keep things that way.

EPA nixes restrictions on the toxic coal ash already polluting our groundwater

July 30, 2019 Trump Watch

The sludgy byproduct isn't just gross—it's dangerous.

Hundreds of Workers Who Cleaned Up the Country’s Worst Coal Ash Spill Are Now Sick and Dying

December 17, 2018 DispatchTennesseeAustyn Gaffney

Ten years after the disaster at a Tennessee power plant, the cleanup crew is seeking justice. At the same time, the Trump administration is weakening protections for this toxic pollution.

Wheeler lives up to his Big Coal reputation by rolling back the EPA's coal ash rules

July 18, 2018 Trump Watch

The decision is a win for the dying coal industry—and a big loss for everyone else.

Pruitt hands over toxic coal ash waste oversight to states—starting with Oklahoma

June 18, 2018 Trump Watch

States were previously in charge of their own coal ash waste—and it didn't turn out well.

EPA guts protections against dirty coal ash waste

March 1, 2018 Trump Watch

Surprise! Another rollback by Scott Pruitt that threatens clean water, wildlife, and public health.

The South Is Keeping a Closer Eye on Coal Ash

November 30, 2016 DispatchSouth Carolina, North CarolinaRobynne Boyd

Thanks to concerned citizens, the coal industry is making progress on how it handles its combustion wastes, but the toxic slurry is still a threat to groundwater.

Stop Polluting Our Water, Ash Holes!

December 19, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer

The EPA has finally set standards for hazardous coal ash pits. Too bad they’re not good enough.

NRDC and Allies Strike Back Against Environmental Assault by North Carolina Lawmakers

March 20, 2014 Expert BlogRob Perks

House Transportation Bill Split Into Three Parts, Just Like Titanic

February 14, 2012 Expert BlogDeron Lovaas

Editorial Backlash to Republican Budget Attack on EPA Health Protections

February 24, 2011 Expert BlogRob Perks