http://www.michigan.sierraclub.org/n...l#CoalAshLeaks
"...'We applaud the DNRE for holding Consumers Energy accountable,' Miller said. 'We cannot allow Consumers Energy to brazenly sweep its toxic coal ash problems under the rug.' The notice of violation comes on the heels of national pressure to put coal ash residues under federal law as hazardous waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recently issued two approaches: one would regulate coal ash as toxic waste and another would essentially leave the level of regulation up to individual states. The EPA is conducting hearings in locations around the country as well as taking comments..."


Oh great. Doesn't the mafia still take care of a lot of our toxic waste?


Heard on NPR's Science Friday: Living next to a coal ash dump is like smoking a pack of cigarrettes a day.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/201009031