Rick Cantrell - OnEarth Magazine, from NRDC

The Largest Environmental Disaster in U.S. History

It has been less than a month since the massive coal waste disaster in Kingston Tennessee from a failed levee that held the ash in retaining ponds. TVA continues to call this a "spill". What they will not say is that it is the largest environmental disaster in U. S. history. There are a few things that both amaze and anger me at the same time. Let me first say that I am not associated with any environmental group. My concern is with this community. This community is being misled and lied to.

First, let me give you a few facts that are not being relayed to any of us. TVA told a Senate committee that this "spill" covered about 275 acres. Other estimates say 300 to 400 acres. If not for the hills and coves of the river, there was enough contamination to cover 3000 acres with a foot of sludge.

We are continually told that there is no danger to the public "at this time". If that is the truth, then why is it that residence from the most ...read full post

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