"Coal Ash Regulations Under Fire: Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Safety Measures. In a move that has left environmentalists and health advocates reeling, the Trump administration has unveiled a plan to relax long-standing regulations governing the disposal of coal ash, a toxic byproduct of coal-fired power plants. Coal ash can contain hazardous heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury, and lead, which have been linked to serious health problems and groundwater contamination. If implemented, the proposed changes could leave millions of Americans at risk of exposure to these pollutants, sparking concerns about the impact on local communities and the environment."
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed weakening rules for the disposal of ash produced by burning coal that can contain hazardous heavy metals and contaminate groundwater.
