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Ohio Coal Plants Seek EPA Exemptions Amid Toxic Concerns

2/6/2025

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Ohio's coal plant owners, including the most dangerous in the nation, are pushing for exemptions from EPA cleanup rules for toxic coal ash, claiming financial strain. Critics fear this move could threaten public health by allowing contaminated water to seep into drinking supplies, as utilities attempt to dodge responsibility for their pollution.

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Ohio's coal plant owners, including the most dangerous in the nation, are pushing for exemptions from EPA cleanup rules for toxic coal ash, claiming financial strain. Critics fear this move could threaten public health by allowing contaminated water to seep into drinking supplies, as utilities attempt to dodge responsibility for their pollution.