
Valley So Low
99% Invisible
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This chapter explores the 2008 Kingston Coal Ash Spill in Tennessee, where a toxic sludge inundated a town after an earthen embankment failure. It discusses the TVA's initial denial about the sludge's toxicity, the cleanup efforts, and the long-term health impacts on those affected.
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