A Year After Hurricane Florence, Coal Ash Is Still a Huge Concern For North Carolina

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  • September 14, 2019

Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina a year ago today. And while its winds were only Category 1-force, its record rainfall and floodwaters caused major devastation—especially to coal ash ponds, which can contain toxins like mercury and lead. This toxic sludge can pose a major public health threat if it…

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