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Mercury fears over coal imports: CEJ urges urgent standards, health ...
Environmentalists have raised fresh concerns over possible mercury contamination linked to coal used at the Norochcholai coal power plant, warning that Sri Lanka still lacks binding standards on mercury content in imported coal despite mounting health risks in nearby communities. Chairperson of the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ), Environmental Scientist Hemantha Withanage, said recent ...
Mercury and Air Toxics Standards - Environmental and Energy Law Program
Why It Matters Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) limit the amount of mercury and other toxic emissions from power plants. Mercury is a powerful neurotoxin that ends up in the water and soil, and concentrates up the food chain, especially in fish. It is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and young children. In response to the Supreme Court's decision, Michigan v. EPA, EPA had to ...
Sri Lanka's Emergency Coal Procurement Under Scrutiny AMIDST Fears of ...
By Sulochana Ramiah Mohan The Government has come under intense political and technical scrutiny over its emergency coal procurement aimed at sustaining operations at the Lakvijaya (Norochcholai) Coal Power Plant, as the country grapples with ongoing global energy disruptions. On 26 January, the Cabinet approved an emergency purchase of 300,000 ± 10 per cent metric tons […]
Coalition Sues Trump EPA Over Illegal Repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics ...
A coalition of public health, environmental, and community advocates filed a lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration's repeal of standards that limit brain-damaging mercury, lead, and other hazardous air pollution from coal-fired power plants.
