Category Archives for ash
NETL green roof program
Here’s an interesting research program being carried out by the Dept. of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy. The program is researching the use of coal combustion residuals as alternative growing media (read: soil substitutes) for their “green roof” program. Living … Continue reading
A new wave of regulations and policies targets the industry
A new article by Clean Air Markets President, Gary Hart describes what the coal industry can expect during the second term of President Obama. Gary discusses SO2/NOx, MATS, CO2, coal ash, cooling water intake structures, the DC Court of Appeals, … Continue reading
Interesting post: Foggy Thinking on Smog
Via the American Thinker Coal gets blamed for all the bad things, even the Asian Smog. What causes this smog? Dust is a significant component. Winds whip up dust from dry land, roads, construction sites and the huge Gobi Desert, … Continue reading
EPA may soften stance on coal ash
Forbes magazine is reporting that despite extreme pressure from environmental groups, the Obama administration may have finally realized that regulating coal combustion residuals (CCRs or coal ash) as “hazardous” would cause serious economic, social, and environmental impacts across the country. As … Continue reading
Coal = Future
Students and professors at the University of Kentucky discuss the importance of coal for jobs and for America’s energy future.
EPA keeping quiet through election
This InsideEPA article argues that the EPA is likely to take a far more low-keyed approach to policy and regulations until after the November election. Having already released many of its most vigorous assaults on the coal and fossil fuels … Continue reading
Citizens for Recycling First featured in American Resources Review
Good to see a fellow coal organization featured in a popular industry publication. Citizens for Recycling First was featured in the January 2012 issue of American Resource Review. Kudos to John Ward for the recognition of his tireless work to … Continue reading
Alex Hohne joins Charah, Inc. as VP Dewatering Services
Congratuations to Alex Hohne who recently joined the Charah, Inc. management team as Vice President of Dewatering Services in August. Mr. Hohne, an experienced mechanical engineer, has expertise in gypsum process design, engineering, operations and maintenance. He has held many … Continue reading
Coal Ash – Official NODA posted – Comments by 11/14/11
From the folks at the American Coal Ash Association The final and official Notice of Data Availability (NODA – CCR Rulemaking) has been posted today to the Federal Register. The deadline for comments is November 14, 2011. Directions for submitting … Continue reading
HR 2273 – Coal Residuals Reuse & Management Act
On July 13th, the a bipartisan vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved a bill that would block the EPA from regulating coal ash as a “hazardous waste” and also direct states to enact permit programs that have … Continue reading