FirstEnergy
Coal, nuclear cleanup costs central to FirstEnergy’s rejected bankruptcy plan
It’s still unclear who will bear the cost of cleaning up the bankrupt company’s coal and nuclear plant sites.
coal ash
Environmental groups, utilities negotiate Michigan coal ash rules
Groundwater contamination has been detected at a majority of the state’s 37 coal ash ponds, some of which are unlined.
coal ash
Advocates: Virginia coal ash deal puts more pressure on North Carolina
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s new move to excavate ash from the commonwealth’s coal ash ponds puts more pressure on North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to follow suit, environmental advocates say.
North Carolina
After campaign pledge, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper faces test on coal ash
Critics say the Democrat has done too little to address coal ash pollution, but that could change in 2019.
coal ash
Toxic coal ash pollution in Illinois raises drinking water concerns
A report based on coal companies’ own self-reported data shows widespread contamination of ground and surface water.