Trump EPA advances Alabama coal ash disposal program Biden rejected

The Trump administration is moving to approve a controversial Alabama coal ash program that would allow millions of tons of toxic material to remain buried near groundwater and rivers, reversing Biden-era environmental protections.

First covered Jul 14, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article

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6h Inside Climate News Trump EPA Moves to Approve Alabama Coal Ash Program Rejected by Biden Administration — The Trump administration is moving to approve a controversial program in Alabama that could allow millions of tons of toxic coal ash to remain buried in place…

Primary sources

epa.gov Virtual Hearing on Alabama's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program | US EPA

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Appeared in: 2026-07-14 (#3)

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