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The article discusses the report released by the environmental organization Sierra Club and public-interest law organization Earthjustice called "Dangerous Waters: America's Coal Ash Crisis". Topics covered include the properties of coal ash, the spill of toxic coal ash in the Dan River in North Carolina and Virginia, and the dangerous coal ash sites highlighted in the report. It also discusses statistics obtained from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with regards to coal ash.

The article discusses the coal combustion residual (CCRs) storage regulations in the U.S., which has been changed due to the incidents of leakage or breaching of surface impoundments in power plant. It mentions the regulation "Hazardous And Solid Waste Management System; Disposal Of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities" from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will address the problem.

The article reports that the electric utility companies Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) have received approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission to close the coal ash ponds to meet federal environmental regulations.

The article fucoses on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities (CCR) rule and Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) rule which imposes changes on the disposal of both liquid and solid wastes from coal combustion. Topics include federal defination of regulatory landscape Clean Power Plan, finalization of ELG rule and executive director Tony Adams support towards responsible recycling of coal ash.

The article informs that Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule to overhaul requirements for handling the toxic waste produced by burning coal, providing more flexibility to state and industry officials who had sought a rollback of restrictions put in place in 2015.

The article offers information on the amendments to the 2015 final Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) rule proposed in March 2018 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Topics discussed include environmental effects associated with coal ash storage and disposal; need of water quality monitoring of groundwater located in the vicinity of coal ash impoundments; and the increase in the risks for the further spread of contaminated groundwater.

The article focuses on a study measuring coal ash contaminant levels in aquatic ecosystems co-authored by Avner Vengosh and published in "Environmental Science and Technology."

The article reports that 44 units have been assigned by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to handle high hazardous potential impoundments coal combustible residues, also known as coal ash. EPA notes that coal ash consists of various metals such as arsenic and lead which can cause human health and environmental risks if not properly managed. EPA administrator Lisa Jackson notes the importance of compiling a list of the facilities to better identify and reduced potential risks.

The article discusses examples of U.S. journalism worthy of praise or blame. The newspapers "Chattanooga Times Free Press," "The Tennessean," and "The Post and Courier" are praised for their coverage of a December 2008 coal ash spill in Harriman, Tennessee; however, these same papers are also criticized for not clarifying environmental issues related to coal.

The article discusses the impact in generating fuel from coal in the U.S. It states that the byproducts of burning coal is a most notable fear as it emits more of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which is a reason of climatic change. Accordingly, U.S. President George W. Bush has announced plans in 2003 to build a plant known as FutureGen, in Mattoon, Illinois, however, the government withdrew the plan when projected that costs had nearly doubled to $1.8 billion.

The article reports on the approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the final rule that establishes safeguards to protect communities from coal ash impoundment failures and prevent groundwater contamination and air emissions from coal ash disposal. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy stated that the agency is taking action to protect communities from the risk of mismanaged coal ash disposal units.

The article reports on the agreement of electric power holding firm Duke Energy Corp. to remove coal ash from unlined pits along North Carolina's Yadkin River.

The article focuses on journalists Rhiannon Fionn's contributions on the discovery of the arsenic presence that is being discharged in Mountain Island lake, the water source of Charlotte, Carolina, wherein evidence will be testified before U.S. Commission on Civil Rights regarding link beween coal ash and environmental justice. The topics include her contributions in the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) such as being the SPJ's Black Hole award and how SPJ helped her pursue journalism.

The article reports on the narrowed opposition of American environmental organizations in their legal challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) coal ash rule before the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

The article focuses on the move of U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Joe Manchin to introduce coal ash legislation aiming to grant states a greater role in regulating the material The Senate bill as also aims to permanently prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating coal ash as a hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

The article focuses on the move of the U.S. House of Congress the House to pass legislation aiming to override the Environmental Protection Agency's coal ash rule. Sponsored by Congressman David McKinley, the bill permanently would prevent the agency from regulating the residue from coal-fired power generation as hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

The article reports that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of U.S formally promulgated its first national coal ash management and disposal standards after a delay of nearly four months. The article further reports that the standard stipulates a number of requirements for landfills and impoundments currently receiving coal ash. Also included the environmental advocates criticism of the rules.

Duke Energy is appealing the state of North Carolina's penalty over coal ash-induced groundwater pollution [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article looks at a draft legislation from the House Republicans in the U.S. related to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new coal ash rule as of March 2015. Topics discussed include the U.S. Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, the final rule governing the management of coal ash, and views of republican David McKinley on the draft legislation.

The article focuses on the criminal investigation initiated by U.S. Federal prosecutors against the company Duke Energy Corp. after coal ash spill that took place in North Carolina. The topics discussed include critique faced by North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources for not over sighting coal ash storage, subpoena issued by federal prosecutors for asking the related records, and need of moving Duke Energy's coal ash away from North Carolina's waterways to safe storage.

The article states that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency evaluation supports encapsulated beneficial reuse of coal ash in concrete and wallboard products and that the potential for release of hazardous constituents from ash-containing particles is at or below levels for other products.

The article offers states news briefs as of December 9, 2013 on topics including environmental compliance, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and coal ash recycle.

The article reports that Washington, D.C. judge Reggie Walton ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set a date for finalizing a coal-ash regulation within 60 days, with environmental groups arguing that coal ash should be designated a hazardous waste.

The article offers information about the data released by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding coal ash impoundments. It informs that hundreds of additional ponds and landfills were found storing coal ashes from power plants than previously reported. According to the data released by environmental advocates at June 27, 2012, there are at least 1,161 coal ash ponds in the U.S., which are 451 more than previously reported by EPA.

The article informs that a federal surface transportation bill which does not include a provision barring the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) from regulating coal ash under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act governing hazardous waste management was passed by Congress on June 29, 2012. It mentions that this means that EPA still is free to regulate coal ash as a special waste under Subtitle C assuming Congress does not pass a standalone measure addressing coal ash.

The article reports on the issue over the surface transportation bill discussed during a House-Senate conference on May 8, 2012, with conferees divided over environmental provisions in the U.S. The House of Republicans want to insert into the transport reauthorization bill provisions that would hinder new rules for handling coal ash from coal-fired power plants. Jim Roewer of the Utilities Solid Waste Activities Group states that he was hopeful about an agreement on a final bill.

The article reports on a waste disposal analysis released by the Environmental Integrity Project on January 5, 2012 showing 9% increase of toxic metals or compounds disposed by power plants in the U.S. from coal ash into ponds from 2009-2010. It mentions the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant which spilled almost one billion tons of coal ash sludge into the Clinch River in 2007. Furthermore , coal ash disposal into ponds poses significant public health risks.

The article focuses on the move by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the pursuance of conducting a review on coal ash, which is seen as strategy in delaying the outcomes on disposal and reuse. According to environmental advocates and industry representatives, EPA's submission of data availability for the White House Office of Management and Budget may add time to the rulemaking process. Moreover, EPA refuses to disclose the information contained within the document.

The article focuses on the report regarding the use of coal ash product without complete information on the risk to human health and the environment promoted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report said the agency has violated the standard practices for safety of beneficial uses of coal combustion residuals through Coal Combustion Products Partnership. Further, EPA agreed with the recommendation by the agency's inspector general to define and evaluate risk evaluation practices.

The article reports on the action plans released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which were developed by the operators of 15 power plants to improve the safety of their coal ash surface impoundments in response to recommendations of EPA.

The article focuses on the report made by the Environmental Integrity Project regarding 39 undocumented cases of coal ash contamination. The report states that Ohio has four cases of contamination, and a concentration of heavy metals is found on its drinking water. It mentions that the U.S. Environmental of Protection Agency (EPA) has issued two proposals to regulate coal ash on June 21. Furthermore, the report says that federal regulations offer the highest standards that protect public health.

The article reports on the move of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish its proposed rule for regulating coal ash from power plants in the country.

The article offers information on the basic concepts of the manage coal ash proposal of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on May 4, 2010 in the U.S. It states that the proposal aims to prevent contaminants to leach into groundwater and migrate to drinking water resources. It notes that the proposed regulatory approach is managing coal as under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C and D.

The article reports that the investor resolution that requires Michigan-based utility CMS Energy Corp. to report its risks of coal combustion management efforts has won 43% of the votes, showing the concern of investors regarding the approach of companies in dealing with coal ash contamination.

The article reports on the release of the proposal pertaining to management coal ash by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. Under the proposed rules are options of whether coal ash should continue to be manage as nonhazardous solid waste or special waste. It notes that EPA has not yet specify on which options they prefer but according to its Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, the agency are formally starting the rulemaking process.

The article reports that environmental groups are urging U.S. President Barack Obama to publish a proposed rule that regulates the management of coal ash.

The article reports on the shareholder resolutions filed by investors in the U.S. which require the utility companies CMS Energy Corp., MDU Resources and Southern Co. to report on efforts to reduce environmental and heath hazards associated with coal ash and how those efforts may reduce financial risks.