The Latest On: Coal Ash
AES Puerto Rico and LUMA Energy Refuse to Testify at Congressional Hearing Investigating AES Coal Plant
Interim Agreement Reached on Protecting the Middle Fork of the Vermilion
Turning NM coal ash into green products
Lisa Evans, Senior Counsel, Coal Program, Earthjustice: “The question is, can it be done technically and economically? If this company can do it, it could bring employment to an area where coal plants are retiring while also providing a recycling solution for coal ash.”
New rules aim to tighten regulations on forgotten byproduct of coal
Jennifer Cassel, Attorney, Coal Program, Earthjustice: “We’re one of the first states to really take a comprehensive approach at how we deal with coal ash ponds. I think the transparency and public participation provisions in particular are ones that could serve as models for other states, and really making sure that communities voices are heard in how to how to best limit the pollution from this stuff.”