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| No matter what state you live in, you may be at a greater risk of coal sludge spills than you think. More than 50 percent of Americans live within 30 miles of a coal-fired power plant. Tell Congress that there is no such thing as "clean coal" The recent coal ash waste spill in Tennessee only highlights what many energy experts already knew; coal-fired power plants are hazardous to our environment. Tennessee's spill released a billion gallons of waste containing harmful toxins that seeped into water supplies. And the worst part, this spill was an entirely man-made disaster! Coal ash waste spills cause both ground and air pollution that contribute to the alarming acceleration of global warming. Despite what advertisers say, clean coal does not exist. Even still, there are plans to build even more coal-fired plants. Tell Congress to support a federal moratorium on new coal-fired power plants Take action link: http://www.care2.com/go/z/e/AEvYY/YO8x/147Z
P.S. Check out Care2's new Cause Channels for all the latest information on global warming, politics and other hot issues. Connect with other Care2 members and find out how you can make a difference. Visit the Causes section |
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Friday, January 30, 2009
From the Inbox - Are you safe from dirty coal?
