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Disposal of spilled coal ash a long, winding trip

Tue, Mar 09 2010 at 10:33 PM EST

Coal ash spilled in Tennessee over a year ago and its wastewater are still be moved around the country in search of places where it can be treated.


W.Va. governor argues against coal ash regulation

Wed, Feb 17 2010 at 1:58 PM EST

Classifying as hazardous waste would cost jobs, cause more environmental harm, Manchin says.


Engineer wins 2009 Purpose Prize for inventing green bricks

Sat, Jan 16 2010 at 7:51 AM EST

Engineer Henry Liu is honored for inventing a way to transform toxic waste into environmentally friendly bricks used for construction.


Basalt formations may turn CO2 into limestone

Wed, Jan 13 2010 at 2:17 PM EST

New analysis of basalt rock formations on the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. reveals the possibility of cleaner coal.


Shea's year in review

Mon, Dec 28 2009 at 3:52 PM EST

In which I revisit some of my favorite posts from 2009. Watch a Malaysian mine collapse, read about a truly homemade toaster oven, and find out if kites can power our future.


New cement cuts greenhouse gases by 90%

Tue, Sep 29 2009 at 4:43 PM EST

Cement made from 'fly ash', a byproduct from coal-fired power plants, has a 90% lower carbon footprint, recycles industrial waste, and is more durable.


TVA to spend $43 million on projects in coal waste spill area

Tue, Sep 15 2009 at 4:11 PM EST

Tennessee Valley Authority announces plans for economic development projects in Roane County, the site of last December’s coal ash spill.


Tenn. ash spill community getting $40M from TVA

Mon, Sep 14 2009 at 11:55 AM EST

Payment is in addition to cleanup costs estimated to total $1 billion.


County wants millions to fix image after ash spill

Sun, Sep 13 2009 at 12:11 PM EST

The rural Tennessee county flooded last winter by a power plant's coal ash is asking the plant's owners to pay for its economic recovery.


Battle over TVA coal ash in Alabama

Mon, Aug 31 2009 at 4:01 PM EST

Alabama county’s decision to store coal ash from the Tennessee spill fills coffers, but also spurs worries about consequences.


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