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TVA to host symposium on fly ash research

tva logo 150x150 TVA to host symposium on fly ash researchThe Tennessee Valley Authority () is hosting a symposium March 11-12 on fly ash research as part of its response to last year’s catastrophic spill at its Kingston Fossil Plant. The event will be coordinated by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and held at Roane State Community College in Harriman. Registration is $50.

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ORAU to address health concerns of those affected by coal ash spill

orau 100x90 ORAU to address health concerns of those affected by coal ash spillOak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), a consortium of academic institutions, will begin addressing the health concerns of residents affected by last December’s coal ash spill at the Tennessee Valley Authority () Fossil Plant in Kingston, , by late summer, according to a report by Knox News. The consortium was tapped to head up the response and handle the work. will be monitoring the implementation of the guidelines and has agreed to pay medical expenses for anyone whose health problems are determined to be caused by the coal ash.

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Research consortium to guide coal ash cleanup, health monitoring

orau 100x90 Research consortium to guide coal ash cleanup, health monitoringOak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), a -based independent university research group, is working out a contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority () to guide the cleanup efforts and the health monitoring of residents in and around the site of last December’s coal ash spill, according to the Miami Herald/Associated Press.

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