E&E

EPA’s coal ash crackdown comes with a major caveat

An updated rule targets pollution from ash dumps, but it’s up to companies that own them to propose steps to protect groundwater. BRANDYWINE, Maryland — Just beyond the boundaries of this town’s sole ...
E&E

Companies seek pause of EPA coal ash cleanup rule

Energy companies that manage coal ash dumps have asked the Trump administration for relief from a new regulation requiring them to inspect and monitor those retention ponds for signs of pollution. If ...
BBC

Lent and Ash Wednesday 2022: Wen e dey start and why e dey important for some Christians

Lent wey dey observed by millions of Christians all ova di world go start on 2nd March 2022 wit Ash Wednesday. On Ash Wednesday, churches go hold special services and worshippers go dey marked wit ash ...
Press-Republican

Emerald ash borer and ash trees – a new approach is being taken to protect and preserve the species

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a half-inch long, green buprestid or jewel beetle. It’s an invasive insect native to Asia, believed to have made its way to the United States on solid wood packing ...
The New York Times

E.P.A. to Roll Back Rules to Control Toxic Ash from Coal Plants

Want climate news in your inbox? Sign up here for Climate Fwd:, our email newsletter. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is expected to roll back an Obama-era regulation meant to limit the leaching ...
KREM

Atmospheric ash from Russian volcano impacting flights at Spokane International Airport

SPOKANE, Wash. — Atmospheric ash from Mt. Shiveluch in eastern Russia is causing some flight delays and cancelations at the Spokane International Airport (GEG). Mt. Shiveluch, one of Russia's most ...