Alabama coal ash lawsuit can continue, appeals court rules

By: Dennis Pillion, Inside Climate News

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: May 24, 2026

Words: 930

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A yearslong court battle over the 21.7 million tons of coal ash sitting in one of Alabama’s most ecologically sensitive areas will continue after an appeals court ruling handed down Monday.

The U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lawsuit by Alabama-based environmental group …

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