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The CLog
, Oct 17, 2012
There's something in our water
by Ana McKenzie
Well, almost
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The CLog
, Dec 27, 2011
Don't eat the fish from Charlotte drinking-water supply
by Rhiannon Fionn
Oh, but officials say the water's fine. (Isn't that comforting?)
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, Dec 14, 2011
As Senate considers coal-ash bill, study indicates 20 more contaminated sites
by Rhiannon Fionn
Drinking water pollution is an ever-increasing problem
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The CLog
, Nov 2, 2011
Wisconsin collapse dumps coal ash into Lake Michigan
by Rhiannon Fionn
... as Congress works to block the EPA from regulating the stuff.
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, Oct 6, 2011
GOP pushes for vote on amendment to coal-ash regulations
by Rhiannon Fionn
If you've got something to say about coal ash, now is the time.
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The CLog
, Sep 29, 2011
Hangin' in Charlotte with Greenpeace's Kumi Naidoo
by Rhiannon Fionn
I did, and you can, too.
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The CLog
, Aug 25, 2011
Charlotte's oldest coal plant has its own website
by Rhiannon Fionn
That's really something for an 82 year old.
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The CLog
, Aug 19, 2011
Study: State coal ash regs not enough
by Rhiannon Fionn
Our drinking water is in trouble, study finds.
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The CLog
, Aug 3, 2011
'Power and Smoke: A Nation Built on Coal'
by Rhiannon Fionn
Scratch that, in the Q.C. it's a company — Duke Energy — built on coal.
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The CLog
, Jul 5, 2011
Duke Energy's rate hike is a good idea
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
Yes, I said "good idea."
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, Jul 1, 2011
Catawba Riverkeeper asks you to take action on 'Dirty Water Act'
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
And, he's made an easy button for you.
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The CLog
, Jun 29, 2011
Coal ash is polluting our water as feds keep their hands off regs
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
Congress' idiotic war on environmental regulations must end.
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The CLog
, May 26, 2011
EPA coal regulations could force Duke Energy to shutter 81-year-old plant
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
Let's hope.
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The CLog
, May 20, 2011
EPA punts on coal ash regulations
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
Two words: Typical and disappointing.
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The CLog
, May 13, 2011
South Carolina advises anglers to study their fish
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
Don't eat the fish.
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The CLog
, Mar 31, 2011
Get your hair tested for mercury Friday at CPCC
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
It's free ... and important.
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The CLog
, Mar 30, 2011
EPA improperly promoted some uses of coal ash
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
Coal ash "contaminants can pose health risks if they leach into groundwater."
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The CLog
, Dec 29, 2010
Enviros, economists question EPA's coal ash numbers
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
EPA accused of bolstering industry's claims, discounting environmental and health claims.
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The CLog
, Dec 23, 2010
Coal ash: Two years of promises and no action
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
There's no telling when the EPA will finalize their decision.
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The CLog
, Dec 7, 2010
Years after coal-ash spill, Duke scientists study ongoing hazards
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
And, we're still waiting on the EPA to decide if coal ash is hazardous or not.
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