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Greensboro Woman Organizes Dan River Spill Protest
A Greensboro woman is urging people to power down to protest the Dan River coal ash spill.
Public Outcry Over Duke Energy Coal Ash Spill Puts Pressure on NC Regulators
After weeks of downplaying a massive coal ash spill that made its way into the Dan River near Eden, North Carolina regulators issued violation notices Monday to five more Duke Energy power plants. The violations are in addition to two citations late last week.
The Search For Drinking Water In California Has Led To The Ocean
As the state slogs through a major drought, officials look for new water sources — like desalination plants that make water from the Pacific drinkable. Opponents worry about environmental damage.
WFU Drone Aircraft Provides a New Look at the Duke Energy Coal Ash Spill
A team of researchers and students at Wake Forest University are providing a new view of the Duke Energy coal ash spill in Rockingham County.
Colorado Becomes First State To Restrict Methane Emissions
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas from oil and gas production. The rules require companies to find and repair equipment leaks. The rules also will reduce air pollution that contributes to smog.
'It Feels Like a Funeral' : Rockingham County Residents React to Coal Ash Spill
It's been three weeks since Duke Energy announced that a major pipe leak was causing thousands of gallons of toxic coal ash to empty into the Dan River. The incident in Rockingham County is estimated to be the third-largest coal ash spill in the nation's history.
Billionaire Steyer Puts Money Toward Climate, Energy Issues
Liberal activist Tom Steyer pledged to spend $100 million in the 2014 election cycle to promote his favored cause of fighting climate change. David Greene talks to Steyer about his political plans.
Steyer: Keystone XL Pipeline Would Get Canada Better Oil Price
David Greene talks to billionaire financier and liberal activist Tom Steyer about his position on the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
West Virginians Still Stocking Up On Water, Fearing Pollution
Life is still anything but normal for some 300,000 people around Charleston, W.V. It's been more than a month since a leak from chemical storage tanks polluted the water supply. And many are still relying on bottled water to drink. Others have gone to lengths to avoid using the water at all. (This story originally aired on All Things Considered on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014.)