News for February 6th, 2009

TVA announces changes to ensure proper handling of coal ash spill

In the midst of a massive, $1 million-a day-cleanup effort and under the threat of numerous lawsuits, the Tennessee Valley Authority () today announced organization changes and staff assignments “to ensure the effective, long-term management of the recovery effort at Kingston Fossil Plant,” according to the Chattanoogan.

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Scientists say spill site should be converted to research center

A team of scientists involved in the testing and cleanup efforts in Kingston, , following the massive coal ash spill at a Tennessee Valley Authority () impoundment pond, are proposing that the turn the site into an independent educational and research center rather than try to clean up the sludge, according to the Knoxville Business News. The scientists say that spending $1 million per day to clean the site and restore it to its pre-spill condition is simply not practical.

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