The Need for Legislative Action: Polluter Pays Principle for Coal Ash Cleanup Costs
Statement of Issue: On December 22, 2008 the TVA Kingston (TN) Fossil Plant coal fly ash slurry spill occurred when a holding dike ruptured sending 1.1 billion gallons of coal fly ash slurry into the Clinch and Emory Rivers before ultimately reaching the Tennessee River. This was the largest coal fly ash slurry spill … Read more