STOP DIRTY COAL'S RECKLESS BEHAVIOR HERE

Did you hear that over 30,000 tons of toxic coal ash spilled in North Carolina? It’s time to put an end to Dirty Coal’s reckless behavior. Tell the EPA to pass strong protections against coal ash now >> Keith, Tell the EPA: No more spills – we need strong protections against toxic coal ash >> Avoid the water, and don’t eat the fish. That’s what many people in my home state of North Carolina are being told after over 30,000 tons of toxic coal ash spilled into the Dan River this month. This hits close to home for me, literally. As a child, I remember canoeing down the Dan River with my dad and sister, taking in the remarkable water and wildlife. It makes me sick that the Dirty Coal industry can so flagrantly damage that beautiful environment without any repercussions. But it’s not just North Carolina we have to worry about. Time and time again we are seeing that no state is safe from dirty energy. From the coal ash spill in North Carolina to last weekend’s oil spill that shut down a 65 mile stretch of the Mississippi River, it’s not a question of “if” but “when” the next spill will be. Big Oil and Dirty Coal can’t -- or won’t -- take the necessary precautions to contain their toxic waste, so we need to step in today before it’s too late. And we can start by taking on Dirty Coal now. Help us advocate for powerful coal ash safeguards now! Send a message to the EPA here >> This year, the EPA will finalize new rules that could protect our communities from the dangers of coal ash and make it easier for us to ensure that Dirty Coal is responsible for the hazardous waste they create. But what we don’t know is if these new protections will be strong enough to actually do something to stop corporate polluters from treating our environment like an open sewer. That’s where you come in. Right now, there are more than 45 coal ash storage centers in 27 locations across the country that have been deemed as a “high hazard potential rating” -- that means that if these structures fail and coal ash leaks, it’s likely that people will die. Despite human lives being in their hands, you can bet the Dirty Coal industry will be aggressively lobbying for weaker storage regulations. So we need a strong push to advocate for powerful safeguards that would protect our people and waters. Tell the EPA: We can’t keep letting Dirty Coal contaminate our communities -- pass strong coal ash regulations now. The North Carolina coal ash spill is just one of the untold number of environmental catastrophes we see each year as a direct result of our country’s addiction to dirty energy. And to be honest with you, I’m disheartened by the number of spills and contaminations we’ve already seen this year alone. But I’m also excited about the opportunity we have to learn from these experiences and protect ourselves from future spills. As a new Online Campaigner with the League of Conservation Voters, I’m looking forward to working with each and every one of you for a brighter and cleaner future for our communities and our planet. If enough of us speak out now, we can send a message to corporate polluters that they will not get away with their irresponsible behavior anymore. So will you join me in urging the EPA to pass strong protections against coal ash now? Best, Kristin Kristin Brown Online Campaigner League of Conservation Voters