EPA proposals to keep Indiana coal plants operating would threaten drinking water, critics say

Environmental advocates warn that EPA regulatory changes would undermine water-protection rules while propping up aging coal plants in a state that is simultaneously expanding solar and closing coal facilities.

First covered Jul 29, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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59d Canary Media EPA proposals to keep Indiana coal going would threaten drinking water — Indiana — a state with a long history of coal mining and coal-fired power — has started undergoing a clean energy transition in recent years.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-29 (#9) · 2026-07-30 (#14)

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