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Coal ash contaminating groundwater near Joliet to stay, despite residents’ and activists’ concerns

by Sarah Aie

Lincoln Stone Quarry holds millions of tons of toxic coal ash. Despite evidence of groundwater contamination, its owner plans to leave the ash in place. But recent signs of federal enforcement may provide a glimmer of hope to residents and environmental groups.

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Rising waters, sinking feeling: From the Great Lakes to the Ohio River, climate change puts coal ash impoundments at risk

by Joshua Irvine

More frequent flooding multiplies the risk that coal ash will contaminate rivers, lakes and groundwater. Experts say the time to act is now.

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In the Finger Lakes, a bitcoin mining plant billed as ‘green’ has a dirty coal ash problem

by Sruthi Gopalakrishnan

Residents want regulators to force the bitcoin miner that took over an old coal plant to clean up coal ash contaminating water.

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Leaking landfills: Unregulated coal ash poses a buried, brewing threat to Lake Michigan and beyond, new lawsuit says

by Diana Leane and Sarah Aie

As the EPA steps up enforcement of coal ash regulations, environmentalists demand action on historic coal ash not covered by those rules.

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Cracking down on coal ash: Tough talk and tough choices

by Kari Lydersen, Joshua Irvine, Diana Leane, Tom Quinn, Mrinali Dhembla, Hayley Starshak and Sarah Aie

The EPA says it is getting serious about enforcing federal coal ash rules. But massive challenges remain, from recalcitrant state regulators to environmental justice conundrums to ballooning costs for ratepayers.

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Two Generations and $70 Million Later, Muskegon Lake Is Restored

by Circle of Blue

Muskegon Lake will soon be removed from the list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern.