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Nation's largest utility grapples with 2 spills
STEVENSON, Ala. - Standing on a porch near the Widows Creek power plant Saturday, Charlie Cookston took a drag off a cigarette and ticked off the reasons he distrusts the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-01-10
Toxic coal ash piling up in ponds in 32 states
WASHINGTON - Millions of tons of toxic coal ash is piling up in power plant ponds in 32 states, a practice the federal government has long recognized as a risk to human health and the environment but has left unregulated.
Nations:U.S. People:Barbara Boxer Source:(AP)
2009-01-09
1st tests: Water safe after Tenn. ash deluge
HARRIMAN, Tenn. - Environmentalists worry the ash-laden sludge that coated a Tennessee neighborhood when a power plant dike burst could pose a health risk, although initial tests by a public utility company have shown no threat to drinking water.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-12-25
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