Coal

February 26, 2014 | Video

A Hero is Someone Who Doesn't Get Used to This

Mountain Hero Larry Gibson's courage to stand up against mountaintop removal mining inspired and gave voice to countless other Americans who live with the injustices of environmental pollution and destruction.

September 16, 2019 | In the News: Gizmodo

A Year After Hurricane Florence, Coal Ash Is Still A Huge Concern For North Carolina

Lisa Evans, Senior Counsel, Coal Program: “Every day that millions of tons of toxic waste sit in unlined pits, more and more hazardous chemicals leak into the groundwater.”

August 28, 2019 | In the News: The Herald-News

Residents Hear Plans To Remedy Coal Ash Pollution At Old Lincoln Stone Quarry

July 30, 2019 | Press Release

La Agencia de Protección Ambiental Elimina Protecciones Adicionales De La Tóxica Ceniza de Carbón

La agencia suprime salvaguardias esenciales para el almacenamiento de cenizas de carbón y proyectos de relleno

July 30, 2019 | Press Release

Trump EPA Removes More Critical Toxic Coal Ash Protections

The Trump EPA weakens safeguards for coal ash piles and sites where coal ash is placed on or beneath the ground

July 30, 2019 | Article

Landmark Coal Ash Law Signals Hope for Midwest Communities

The new law provides long-awaited coal ash protections in Illinois and ensures that polluters, not taxpayers, pay for coal ash cleanups.

July 30, 2019 | Press Release: Victory

Milestone Bill to Clean Up Coal Ash Pollution in Illinois Becomes Law

The Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act is a critical step in fixing Illinois’ coal ash problem

July 11, 2019 | Press Release

Indiana Community Groups Challenge Air Permit for Coal Refinery

The coal-to-diesel plant would emit millions of tons of dangerous pollution using a technology that has never been employed in the U.S.

July 5, 2019 | In the News: The Advocate-Messenger

Lawsuits Still Ongoing Against KU, State To Get Answers

Ben Locke, Attorney, Coal Program, Earthjustice: “It’s concerning that you have to sue the state agency and take them to court in order to get open records information, that any other person can get by sending a letter and asking for it.”

July 2, 2019 | Press Release

Trump EPA Continues Attack on Coal Ash Protections with Polluter Welfare

The latest rollback removes the requirement for coal plants to set aside money for clean up of their toxic waste so the public doesn’t foot the bill

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