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Residents of Paden City, W.Va., have dealt with chemical water pollution since at least March 2019.
Residents of Martin County, Ky., and many other rural communities often deal with contaminated water despite exorbitant monthly bills.
Elevated amounts of the toxic class of chemicals commonly used in non-stick cookware has been found in aquatic environments and in humans.
President Donald Trump’s administration has made numerous cuts to environmental protections including those for methane emissions, protected waters, light bulb standards, and coal ash storage.
Environmental groups have sued three coal facilities and one chemical plant for the alleged illegal pollution of adjacent waterways.
In June, an interstate regulatory agency voted to replace mandatory water quality protections for the Ohio River with voluntary guidelines that states can choose whether or not to follow.
As Duke Energy appeals the state of North Carolina’s coal ash cleanup order, new information points to the severity of the problem and why coal ash excavation is needed.
A grassroots effort to protect the Nolichucky River has the support of lawmakers, outdoor enthusiasts, businesses and more.