Coal Combustion Waste Report
When studying the environmental impacts of using coal to address our nation’s energy needs, most of the debate has centered around air pollution and has largely ignored the coal combustion waste (CCW) that is also a necessary byproduct of coal generation. The Coal Combustion Waste Report, produced by Plains Justice in November 2007, describes the risks associated with CCW disposal and how Iowa and the federal government are handling the challenge. From this web page you can download the Executive Summary of the report, as well as the proposal for federal regulations.
If you would like the full 35-page report, a $25 donation is suggested to help Plains Justice distribute the report as widely as possible in hard copy to legislators and regulators, and to pursue regulatory reform to protect Iowa ground and surface waters from potential heavy metal contamination. To obtain a copy of the full report, please email info@plainsjustice.org
