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Monthly Archives: August 2011
CAC asks – Why does the IURC remain silent on the huge Duke/Progress Energy merger?
August 22, 2011-Press release from the Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana Today, in a letter to Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chairman James Atterholt, the Citizens Action Coalition raised concerns with respect to the Commission’s apparent lack of engagement to date, … Continue reading
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New IURC Chair also had a really cozy relationship with Duke Energy execs according to emails
August 11, 2011-by John Russell in the Indianapolis Star Indiana’s top utility regulator sent a private email last year to a top executive at Duke Energy Corp., recommending “confidentially, just between you and me” that the utility hire his personal choice as … Continue reading
The EPA: the Tea Party’s next target House Republicans aim to defund the Environmental Protection Agency, rolling back 40 years’ progress on clean air and water
August 4, 2011-by Diane Roberts in the UK Guardian You’d think Congress would be too busy wrecking the economy to attack the environment. Yet, in the midst of a packed schedule snapping at President Obama’s heels and lunging for each … Continue reading
Valley Watch calls on Athletic Directors/Coaches to suspend practices during fine particle “alert”
August 2, 2011- by Valley Watch, Inc. Valley Watch, a group whose purpose is to “protect the public health and environment of the lower Ohio River Valley” today is encouraging the region’s Athletic Directors and Coaches to suspend outdoor practices … Continue reading
House Democrats Take Aim at GOP Environmental Voting Record
August 2, 2011-by Jean Chemnick in the New York Times The Republican-led House has voted to “stop,” “block” or “undermine” efforts to protect the environment 110 times since taking over the majority in January, two senior Democrats said last week. … Continue reading
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EPA refuses to even study the risk of using coal ash in many uses including drywall in homes-Scientists Told Agency Does Not Want Safety Concerns Raised about Coal Ash
August 1, 2011-by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency prevents its scientists from examining health risks of coal combustion wastes being added to consumer, agricultural and commercial products even though the agency promotes these practices as safe, … Continue reading
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Tagged Coal Ash, hazardous chemicals, Kentucky, LG&E, Louisville, toxins
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Grasshoppers come in a variety of shapes and sizes
August 1, 2011-by John Blair, valleywatch.net editor Grasshoppers are funny little things. They come in several varieties. some fly, some simply hop. some look like they are armored and others look kind of fragile. Whatever their make up, they are … Continue reading