Coal Ash Retention Ponds Taking Center Stage

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FOX Charlotte News Story on Upcoming U.S. EPA Coal Ash Hearing in Charlotte, NC on September 14, 2010.

Coal Ash Retention Ponds Taking Center Stage

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CHARLOTTE, NC - Coal ash retention ponds have taken center stage lately across the nation, with environmentalists calling Charlotte ground zero. Coal ash is residue from coal fired power plants, dumped in ponds then discharged into lakes and streams, most notably Charlotte's drinking water source. The EPA says it may be hazardous to your health and is looking to regulate coal ash ponds. But, at what cost?

Follow this link to read the rest and see the TV coverage: http://www.foxcharlotte.com/news/nc-news/Coal-Ash-Retention-Ponds-Taking-Center-Stage-102034633.html

Story by Brien Blakely

Story Created: Sep 2, 2010 at 12:02 AM EDT

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