SECOND
PIPE IN TROUBLE: North Carolina regulators are gravely concerned that a
second pipe at the Duke Energy coal plant responsible for contaminating
the Dan River two weeks ago is spilling arsenic-tainted groundwater
into the river. http://ow.ly/tNwWb
State regulators already warned Duke five days ago that the second pipe could fail and trigger another spill of arsenic 14 times more dangerous than what's considered safe for human contact. Duke's response: "we determined that no immediate action was necessary."
What's incredibly infuriating is that Duke's fourth quarter profits jumped 58% thanks to state-approved hikes in electricity rates for consumers. The company has already said any costs associated with the cleanup will likely be passed on to ratepayers, not its shareholders.
Click SHARE or LIKE if you find Duke Energy's behavior completely unacceptable! TELL US >> Are you in North Carolina? What do you think of Duke Energy's response so far?
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
State regulators already warned Duke five days ago that the second pipe could fail and trigger another spill of arsenic 14 times more dangerous than what's considered safe for human contact. Duke's response: "we determined that no immediate action was necessary."
What's incredibly infuriating is that Duke's fourth quarter profits jumped 58% thanks to state-approved hikes in electricity rates for consumers. The company has already said any costs associated with the cleanup will likely be passed on to ratepayers, not its shareholders.
Click SHARE or LIKE if you find Duke Energy's behavior completely unacceptable! TELL US >> Are you in North Carolina? What do you think of Duke Energy's response so far?
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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