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Regulation of Coal Waste |
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A coal ash waste dumping pond in Tennessee ruptured in December, unleashing toxic substances known to cause cancer, birth defects and other health problems. But the EPA is not doing anything to regulate it! As a result of the spill, 1 billion gallons of sludge containing the heavy metals arsenic, lead, mercury and selenium were leaked into the Emory River.
Coal ash waste isn't just detrimental to people. It is also responsible for diminishing populations of birds and frogs near dumping areas. The remaining animals are at risk of developmental problems, like tadpoles without teeth and fish with deformed spines.
What's more, coal ash is recyclable. It can act as cement for concrete or as a base for roads, making it useful and non-harmful. But the recycling process would need to be closely monitored to ensure no harm to humans or the environment.
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| 17. | Wed, 18 Mar 2009 Justin Hemby
I support this petition. |
| | 16. | Mon, 16 Mar 2009 Martin Bubrin
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| | 15. | Sat, 14 Mar 2009 Rachel Thorlund
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| | 14. | Tue, 10 Mar 2009 Laura C
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| | 13. | Tue, 10 Mar 2009 Sarah Tourtelot
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| | 12. | Mon, 09 Mar 2009 hp fan
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| | 11. | Sun, 08 Mar 2009 Annie Hentz
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| | 10. | Sat, 07 Mar 2009 Martin Bubrin
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| | 9. | Fri, 06 Mar 2009 Justin Hemby
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| | 8. | Fri, 06 Mar 2009 Jason Rector
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| | 7. | Fri, 06 Mar 2009 Jennah Pettenuzzo
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| | 6. | Thu, 05 Mar 2009 Sara Engstrom
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| | 5. | Thu, 05 Mar 2009 Priss Gerlach
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| | 4. | Mon, 02 Mar 2009 Alyssa Gerlach
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| | 3. | Sat, 28 Feb 2009 Whitney F
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| | 2. | Fri, 27 Feb 2009 Ferenc Emlyus
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| | 1. | Fri, 27 Feb 2009 Astrid Kellen Lacerda
I support this petition. |
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