Nov 5 Environment EPA Proposes Changes To Federal Coal Ash, Wastewater Rules Federal regulators have released proposed changes to two rules related to the disposal of coal ash and wastewater from coal plants. By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource Nov 5 Environment EPA Proposes Changes To Federal Coal Ash, Wastewater Rules Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Sep 27 Environment Ohio To Test For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Drinking Water Ohio will begin testing some public and private water systems for the presence of toxic nonstick, fluorinated chemicals, broadly called PFAS. By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource Sep 27 Environment Ohio To Test For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Drinking Water Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jul 8 Environment Watershed Moment: ‘Ephemeral’ Streams Debate Could Reshape Ohio Valley Waterways A Trump administration executive order could dramatically change federal protections for some ephemeral streams and wetlands. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Jul 8 Environment 'Ephemeral' Streams Debate Could Reshape Ohio Valley Waterways Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jan 16 Environment EPA Plan To Manage Toxic ‘Teflon’ Chemicals Delayed By Shutdown On Wednesday, Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler was pressed by senators about the impact of the government shutdown on the agency. By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource Jan 16 Environment EPA Plan To Manage Toxic 'Teflon' Chemicals Delayed By Shutdown Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Nov 19 Environment EPA Regional Administrator For Kentucky Resigns After Indictment Southeast Regional Administrator Onis “Trey” Glenn, who oversaw EPA enforcement for eight states including Kentucky, was indicted for multiple violations of Alabama’s Ethics Act. By Ryan Van Velzer Nov 19 Environment EPA Regional Administrator For Kentucky Resigns After Indictment Ryan Van Velzer
Nov 16 Environment Former EPA Official Calls On Administrator In Charge Of Kentucky To Step Down The EPA administrator in charge of Kentucky and seven other states was indicted on ethics violations by an Alabama grand jury earlier this week. By Ryan Van Velzer Nov 16 Environment Former EPA Official Calls On Kentucky Administrator To Step Down Ryan Van Velzer
Sep 7 Environment Toxic ‘Teflon’ Chemicals On EPA Regulatory Agenda The Environmental Protection Agency says it will announce by the end of the year whether it will take the next step to regulate toxic fluorinated chemicals. By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource Sep 7 Environment Toxic 'Teflon' Chemicals On EPA Regulatory Agenda Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Aug 27 Environment Trump Power: Industry Analysts Say New Rule Will Not Fuel Coal Comeback Industry experts and even the administration’s own analysts see little evidence that Trump’s policy changes will alter the downward course for coal. By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource Aug 27 Environment Industry Analysts Say New Rule Will Not Fuel Coal Comeback Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Aug 19 Environment Public Comment Ends Monday On Move To Repeal Ohio River Pollution Standards This fall, The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission is expected to vote on a plan that would strip its own powers to regulate pollution control standards along the Ohio River. By Ryan Van Velzer Aug 19 Environment Public Comment To End On Move To Repeal Ohio River Pollution Standards Ryan Van Velzer
Jul 31 Environment New Coal Ash Rules Extend Deadlines For Leaking Ponds Kentucky power plants will have more time to clean up pollution leaking out of coal ash landfills and ponds under new federal rules. By Ryan Van Velzer Jul 31 Environment New Coal Ash Rules Extend Deadlines For Leaking Ponds Ryan Van Velzer
Jun 20 Environment Coal Ash Uncovered: Largest Ash Dump A ‘Cautionary Tale’ As Trump Changes Regulations Trump wants to change the rules on disposing of coal ash. The waste left from burning coal is often toxic, and new data show many waste sites in the Ohio Valley are leaking. By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 20 Environment Largest Ash Dump A 'Cautionary Tale' As Trump Changes Regulations Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jan 4 Environment Analysis Shows Many Ohio River Valley Toxic Sites Are In Flood Zones An AP data analysis shows the 16 federal Superfund sites in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia in flood-prone areas have approximately 43,000 people living within one mile. By Alexandra Kanik Jan 4 Environment Analysis Shows Many Ohio River Valley Toxic Sites Are In Flood Zones Alexandra Kanik
Dec 4 Environment R.I.P., CPP? Clean Energy Trend Likely To Continue Despite Trump’s Clean Power Repeal Most energy analysts do not think the Clean Power Plan’s repeal will change trends underway in the electricity industry. By Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource Dec 4 Environment Clean Energy Trend Likely To Continue Despite Trump's CPP Repeal Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource
Nov 28 Environment Clean Power Plan’s Repeal Gets Hearing In Coal Country A number of grassroots environment and public health organizations spoke against the repeal, while friends of coal rallied in Charleston, W.Va. By Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource Nov 28 Environment Clean Power Plan’s Repeal Gets Hearing In Coal Country Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource
Oct 12 Environment Coal Comfort: Trump’s EPA And Energy’s Winners And Losers A new study suggests market forces — not regulations — will make more coal power plants in the Ohio Valley Region vulnerable. By Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource Oct 12 Environment Coal Comfort: Trump’s EPA And Energy’s Winners And Losers Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource