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Combating Coal Ash

Lesson 2208 Exploring MichiganScience 6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade Aired Week of 9/1/2022
Combating Coal Ash

This lesson will explore the phenomenon of coal ash contamination in groundwater and the threat it poses to Lake Michigan and other areas of the Great Lakes waterways. Students will learn about the history of coal ash disposal, the discovery of coal ash in groundwater, and efforts to address the problem.