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Tag: Duke Energy

An aerial shot of the Dan River Steam Station, the power plant whose ash spilled into the Dan River. Duke stores coal ash, a byproduct of electricity generation, in wet ponds. Photo courtesy Duke Energy
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured

Senate Committee Approves Revised Coal Ash Bill

by Gabe Rivin June 18, 2014April 7, 2017
Staff from the U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service take core samples following the spill of coal ash into the Dan River. Photo courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Coal Ash Bill Sets Few New Requirements for Water Monitoring, Cleanup

by Gabe Rivin June 10, 2014April 7, 2017
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured, Health Reform, Healthcare Workers, State Health Policy

Moral Monday’s Compass Points to Health Care Issues

by Hyun Namkoong May 20, 2014April 7, 2017
Posted inEnvironmental Health, NC Health Briefs

Judge Rules Coal Pond Owners Take Action to Eliminate Sources of Groundwater Contamination

by Editor March 6, 2014March 6, 2014
A ruptured storm water pipe was quickly identified as the source of the coal ash
Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured

Coal Ash Spill Releases Tons of Waste, But Unlined Ponds Present Ongoing Problem

by Editor February 7, 2014February 10, 2014

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