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Tag: Coal Ash Management Act

plate holding grains of dark red metal. According to the US Department of Labor, hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is one of the states of the element chromium. It is usually produced by an intensive heating process, such as burning or in industry. Cr(VI) is known to cause cancer. In addition, it targets the respiratory system, kidneys, liver, skin and eyes. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, Public Health

Study Points to Risks In NC Wells from Nature, Not Coal Ash

by Catherine Clabby October 27, 2016July 14, 2017
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Healthcare Workers, NC Health Briefs, Public Health

Coal Ash & Water: Timeline of a Controversy

by Catherine Clabby August 12, 2016January 9, 2017
Duke Energy's Asheville Steam Electric Generating Plant coal ash ponds. The DEQ has ranked the ponds as risk.
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Sparks Flew Early Over Well-Water Letters

by Catherine Clabby August 5, 2016September 7, 2016
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Legislators Tinker Less with Environmental Regulation During Work Session

by Catherine Clabby July 8, 2016September 7, 2016
Coal ash remaining at the Dan River Steam Station, after the power plant's pond spilled 39,000 tons of ash into the Dan River in February. Photo courtesy N.C. DENR
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Legislators Take Another Swing at Regulating Coal Ash Cleanup

by Catherine Clabby June 29, 2016June 29, 2017
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, Healthcare Workers, State Health Policy

State Health Director Tells His Side of Coal Ash Water Advisory Story

by Catherine Clabby June 2, 2016January 9, 2017

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