As expected, Duke Energy filed to appeal the DEQ's order to excavate coal ash at the remaining six NC sites. This includes two in the Catawba Basin, Marshall on Lake Norman and … [Read more...] about Duke Appeals DEQ’s Excavation Order
Duke to Appeal Coal Ash Excavation Order
In a disappointing but not surprising decision, Duke Energy announced this morning it will appeal NCDEQ's order to excavate coal ash. Once again, the utility has elected to delay … [Read more...] about Duke to Appeal Coal Ash Excavation Order
NC DEQ announces that Duke Energy must excavate all remaining coal ash impoundments in the state
On April 1st, the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced that Duke Energy must excavate all remaining coal ash impoundments in the state. This decision is a huge … [Read more...] about NC DEQ announces that Duke Energy must excavate all remaining coal ash impoundments in the state
Belmont Coal Ash Contamination Ranked 2nd Worst in Country
Yesterday, the Environmental Integrity Project released a report showing that 91% of coal ash sites around the country are contaminating groundwater. Out of 265 sites evaluated the … [Read more...] about Belmont Coal Ash Contamination Ranked 2nd Worst in Country
Lake Norman Coal Ash Meeting Summary
Last night, over 500 concerned citizens showed up to the DEQ information session to voice their belief that the polluting ash by Lake Norman should be excavated. In an unexpected, … [Read more...] about Lake Norman Coal Ash Meeting Summary