TN: Water
Monday, September 16, 2024
TN group echoes global call: No money for nuclear weapons
A Knoxville-based environmental group is raising awareness about increasing U.S. nuclear weapons spending and supporting this week's global effort to …
Report: Land application of toxic sludge making TN waters contaminated
The latest research reveals high levels of PFAS chemicals have been detected in Tennessee's soil and water, leading to demands for a statewide ban on …
Middle TN's Duck River on list of 'nation's most endangered' waterways
The Duck River, which flows through seven Middle Tennessee counties, has made a national list of "most endangered" rivers. The group American Rivers …
EDF maps show progress on Tennessee lead service line replacement
Tennessee has fallen behind on lead service line replacement, with the Environmental Defense Fund's new maps showing only one utility with a public …
TN bill would boost public's role in TVA decision-making process
Tennesseans want more say in how the Tennessee Valley Authority plans for their future electricity needs and a bill now in Congress could give the pub…
Report: PFAS chemicals contaminate TN rivers, lakes
The latest research reveals alarming levels of contamination in northeastern Tennessee waterways, by the chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl …
Officials Take Comment on Tennessee Drinking Water Cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting public comments on its proposed new drinking water regulations. The agency announced plans to …
Experts to Gather in TN at First National Stream-Restoration Conference
Water experts will gather next week in Nashville to talk about the state of stream restoration, at the first national stream restoration conference…
EPA Green-Lights Cleanup of TN Superfund Site
Tennessee soon will receive federal funding to clean up a 260-acre toxic-waste site in Shelby County. The Environmental Protection Agency recently …
TN to Embark on Litter Pollution Study
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Plastic bottles and cans line many of the state's roadways and rivers, and now the state is conducting a large research study to …
Asian Carp Barriers to be Erected on Tennessee, Cumberland Rivers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As the state continues its battle against invasive Asian carp, environmentalists say plans to erect new barriers to stop the carp …
Congress OKs $25 Million to Fight Asian Carp
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee will receive federal funding to fight Asian carp as part of a $25 million budget appropriation recently passed by …