Read Up: Great Articles On Tennessee Ash Flood
The estimated 1 billion gallons of coal ash that washed over Emory River and adjacent communities around the city of Knoxville, Tenn. created a toxicity that lasted years and a devestation of local property that is still being dealt with by locals to this day.
The following articles tell the story.
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"Duke Scientists Look Deeper For Coal Ash Hazards"
By Tim Lucas, Duke Today
An environmental impact study by researchers at Duke University revealed that high levels of arsenic remained in river-bottom sediment water even though surfice water contamination levels were revealed to be safe. The study showed how the comprehensive study of polution is still being developed and unknown factors can continue to harm ecosystems.
"Coal Ash Spill Revives Issue Of Its Hazards"
By Shaila Dewan, New York Times
In the early days of the spill, officials strugged to understand the heft of what they were dealing with. In this report, eyewitnesses share their views from the ground as organizers struggle to get the disaster under control.
"In Aftermath Of Ash Spill, A New Round Of Challenges"
By Associated Press
A year later, the problems faced at the site of the Tennessee Ash Flood spread to adjacent states struggling to understand how to prevent their own disasters.
By Newsweek
In this extensive report, Newsweek explores the factors that caused this disaster to occur and explains how safety measures could create another flood.
"TVA To Ship Spilled Coal Ash"
By Chattanooga Times Free Press
The Tennessee Valley Authority could only think of one way to deal with their disaster: not deal with it at all. This article explores how the TVA decided to ship the waste out of the area and how this toxic material manages to get around being officially labeled as "hazardous."
