Illinois Power Plants That Produce Toxic Coal Ash May Face New Rules stlpublicradio.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stlpublicradio.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Crowe bill would require public notice before razing power plant
The Telegraph
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SPRINGFIELD State Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, has advanced an initiative requiring property owners to notify communities of demolition plans across the state.
“It’s concerning to hear blasts within your community without a warning,” Crowe said. “To prevent residents from being caught off guard and aware of potential health concerns, this measure seeks to require plans for power plant demolitions to be made public.”
Crowe said earlier this year residents of East Alton were alarmed when explosions were heard from the decommissioned Wood River Power Station without warning. The initiative amends the Environmental Protection Act by requiring the owner of a coal power plant to notify both the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and populations within 25 miles of the site at least 60 days before commencing a demolition.
Smoke & ash: East Alton towers felled
Towers felled in East Alton
Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com
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The smokestacks of the former Dynegy Wood River Power Station in East Alton belched for the final time early Sunday morning as they headed for the ground. A series of controlled explosions that dropped the stacks onto the property. The two brick smokestacks fell quickly but the stack made of reinforced concrete, left, lingered for several seconds before finally falling. Show MoreShow Less
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After lingering for a few seconds, the third and final smokestack at the former Dynegy power plant in East Alton collapses to the ground shortly around 7:43 a.m. Sunday. Show MoreShow Less
Wood River Power Station Smokestacks Set To Come Down Sunday kbia.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kbia.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.