Reminder: Weigh in on Coal Ash Before Sept 15

 

We wanted to make sure you saw this email. We only have until Sept. 15 to speak up and hold coal plants accountable for cleaning up their toxic ash landfills. You may have noticed that for this comment period, we’re sending supporters directly to the government website instead of facilitating the process for you. This is because Trump’s EPA has made it much more difficult for the public to submit comments on regulatory changes, which they are required by law to collect and consider before moving forward. If this administration is trying to minimize and avoid public participation, let’s show them how committed we are to protecting what matters most. Submit your comment today. — Julie For decades, coal plants dumped toxic coal ash into unlined landfills. This allowed harmful pollution to leak into groundwater, threaten drinking water sources, and put communities across the country at risk. Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally closed the dangerous loopholes that allowed coal plants to avoid cleaning up their toxic coal ash waste. Hundreds of coal plants were required to clean up their old landfills. But now, Trump’s EPA wants to delay compliance deadlines, stalling the cleanup of some sites until after 2030. And this isn’t the end goal – it’s expected that Trump’s EPA will use this time to significantly weaken or rollback the requirements entirely. We can’t let this happen! Submit A Comment Today Contaminants in coal ash have been linked to cancer, heart and thyroid disease, reproductive issues, and neurological harm. Coal ash is disproportionately located in low-income communities and communities of color. Delaying compliance would allow toxic coal ash to continue to contaminate groundwater and drinking water supplies. Tell EPA: Do Not to Delay Toxic Coal Plant Compliance Deadlines! Learn More Here Thank you for your support and commitment to protect clean water. Julie MacNamara National Water Projects Coordinator Clean Water Action

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