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Environmental Health Alabama
EPA moves to approve Alabama coal-ash program
What happened
Inside Climate News reported that the Trump EPA proposed approving Alabama's coal-ash permitting program, a move that could let utilities leave coal ash in place at power-plant ponds even where material is saturated in groundwater.
Why it matters
The practical concern is water protection: coal ash can contain arsenic, lead, mercury, and other contaminants, so closure permits and public review will shape risk for rivers, aquifers, and nearby communities.
What to watch
- Further verified reporting or data from Inside Climate News and other primary sources.
- How this develops in Alabama, especially around Coal Ash, Water Quality, Environmental Health.
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