Coal Ash

September 17, 2021 | Article

How’s Biden Doing on the Climate Crisis?

Earthjustice’s attorneys and policy experts rated his administration's progress.

September 9, 2021 | Article

10 Artists Moving Us to Take a Stand Against Coal Ash Pollution

Photographers, sculptors, muralists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets are using their art to expose the threat of coal ash and advocate for clean air and drinking water.

August 10, 2021 | Article

Court Victories Signal Hope for Communities Threatened by Coal Ash

Win after win in the courts and on the ground show the ‘possibility for change’ when community members’ voices are heard.

July 29, 2021 | Press Release

Report: Cleaning Up Toxic Coal Ash Creates Local Jobs, Protects Public Health, and Restores the Environment

Analysis by economists and environmental engineers demonstrates removing ash is better than the cap-in-place method

July 29, 2021 | Fact Sheet

Cleaning Up Coal Ash For Good: Fact Sheet

Cleaning Up Coal Ash For Good Coal Ash Report Summary and Policy Recommendations

July 29, 2021 | Report

Reuse and Economics Impacts: NIPSCO Power Generation Facility, Michigan City, IN (KirK Engineering & Natural Resources, Inc.)

Through case studies, KirK Engineering & Natural Resources presents examples of community planning and redevelopment success stories at retired U.S. industrial facilities. The studies were selected based on the proposed redevelopment end use or the process used to engage a community in the redevelopment process. Based on these studies, the report presents recommendations and potential options for redevelopment of the Michigan City Generation Station.

July 29, 2021 | Report

Background Report: Benefits of Coal Ash Cleanup and Remediation (Applied Economics Clinic)

This report by a team of economists estimates the economic benefits associated with coal ash cleanup and remediation at the three power plants analyzed by KirK Engineering & Natural Resources in Montana, South Carolina, and Indiana. AEC’s analyses presents the economic impacts of two cleanup options estimated using (1) descriptions and costs of cleanup and remediation activities developed by KirK Engineering & Natural Resources Inc. and (2) AEC custom analysis using the IMPLAN model.

July 29, 2021 | Report

Coal Combustion Residual Closure Analysis: Cost and Jobs Associated with Different Closure Alternatives (KirK Engineering & Natural Resources, Inc.)

This report by environmental engineers provides a detailed analysis of closure and cleanup of coal ash located at three different coal plants located in Montana, South Carolina, and Indiana, evaluating the benefits, cost, and direct job creation under two differing closure plans for each facility.

July 29, 2021 | Report