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Declassifying coal power plant ash as hazardous waste sparks concern in Indonesia
Villagers in the Indonesian district of Suralaya, Banten province, have for over 35 years lived near a massive coal-fired power station.
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Concrete, a centuries-old material, gets a new recipe
A building block in most construction projects, concrete is responsible for about 8 percent of global carbon emissions. Several companies are working to create a greener mix.
bismarcktribune.com
Coal Creek power plant looking for solutions to financial woes
Owner Great River Energy says it has not made a decision to shut down North Dakota's largest coal-fired power plant.
In coal town Talcher, air is the biggest casualty
Industrialisation is taking a toll on the Angul-Talcher region. The abundance of coal has brought its own set of problems.
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Cement produces more pollution than all the trucks in the world
Manufacturing the stone-like building material is responsible for 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions, more than what comes from all the trucks in the world.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
Arizona Utility customers pay for lobbying against EPA regulations
Utilities claim that membership in these secretive groups help them understand complex environmental regulations.
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Arizona DEQ wants feds to have environmental oversight for coal ash dumps
The sludgy leftovers from burning coal contain mercury, lead, arsenic, and other toxic substances that can leach into groundwater.
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