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Take action to request tighter controls on coal ash

January 12, 2010 at 07:00pm

The solid waste left over from burning coal is called coal combustion waste, part of which is called coal ash. Despite being dangerous to human health, coal ash is not currently considered hazardous waste. The U.S.

Woodsongs to feature MTR theme tonight

January 10, 2010 at 07:00pm
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Special call to all young Kentuckians who want clean water and energy!

January 8, 2010 at 07:00pm

KFTC’s annual "I Love Mountainsâ€ day at the state capitol is just around the corner.  This big event, which attracts more than 1,000 Kentuckians each year, calls attention to the scale of destruction created by mountaintop removal coal mining in Kentucky and the need for a clean water and energy future.

Scientists Brief Media on Mountaintop Mining Impacts

January 8, 2010 at 07:00pm

Click here for their press release.


A video of their 40-minute press conference is below.

Fill minimization - will it happen?

January 7, 2010 at 07:00pm

There is an important new protocol now in place for lessening the amount of toxic mining wastes dumped into streams. If enforced, it could help reduce significantly the destruction of our waterways. That is a good thing,

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