Coal Ash Video Reports

This page contains links to various video reports on the coal ash problem.

60 Minutes Report on Coal Ash

 

SELC Video on Coal Ash

The Inside Story: Combustion Coal Waste

 

CBS News Report on 12/24/08 TVA Coal Ash Disaster

 

PBS Newshour Update on TVA Coal Ash Disaster - Feb 2 2009

 

More Information on Coal Ash

  • Click here for our coal ash fact sheet
  • Click here for overview of coal ash issues
  • Click here for coal ash disasters
  • Click here for information about coal ash recycling
  • Click here for video overview of coal ash issues
  • Click here for library of coal ash documents 
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    May 15, 2013 Radiation Leak at Catawba Nuclear Station
    On May 15, 2013, Duke Energy reported a leak of of radioactive Tritium at the Catawba Nuclear Station on Lake Wylie. The available information raises more questions than answers.
    May 09, 2013 Public Officials Request that People Stay Off the River
    High water levels in the lakes, and unusually high flows and fast-moving water in the riverine sections of the River, are combining to make the River unsafe for swimming and paddling. Trees, debris and sewage are being carried with the floodwaters. PLEASE DON'T ADD TO THE BURDEN OF ALREADY STRESSED EMERGENCY RESPONDERS BY DOING SOMETHING DUMB WHICH REQUIRES THEM TO COME RESCUE YOU!
    May 07, 2013 Rains Bring Sewage Spills, Trash and Floods
    Recent rains have lead to a rash of sewage spills, large amounts of trash in the streams and river, as well as flooding. This doesn't have to happen!
    May 06, 2013 Special Interest Money Puts Garden Parkway Back on Priority List
    URGENT CALL TO ACTION – STOP THE UNDEAD TOLL ROAD. YOUR PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS NEEDED BY TUESDAY MAY 7.
    May 03, 2013 PCB problem not easily fixed, water experts say
    Area water experts haven’t figured out why a substance banned decades ago seems to be showing up in local lakes. Nor, more importantly, are they sure how to fix the problem.
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