The people of this small rural Alabama county are divided over the Arrowhead landfill. The final resting place for tons of toxic coal ash. Is it a health risk or is it financial boost that helps the town?
More Videos Online
More Videos Online
Focus Earth: Not In My Backyard: Coal Ash Landfill
The people of this small rural Alabama county are divided over the Arrowhead landfill. The final resting place for tons of toxic coal ash. Is it a health risk or is it financial boost that helps the town?
Added: Dec 9, 2009
Views: 4830 Views
Runtime: 02:30
Related Videos
-
Greening the GhettoMajora Carter is an environmental activist who is trying to make life better for residents in the South Bronx area, where people have a higher rate of pollution related diseases.Focus Earth (02:30)
-
Edward Norton, Running For A...Edward Norton, known for his many award-winning roles in Hollywood, is gearing up for his biggest role yet, the New York Marathon. He runs for a cause that he's been passionate about for a long time, protecting the East African grasslands and the ...
Focus Earth (02:53)
-
Shell Oil Company, Are They...Focus Earth's, Bob Woodruff interviews Marvin Odum, President of Shell Oil to find out more about their green initiatives. Are they really green or are they greenwashing and destroying the environment?
Focus Earth (05:10)
-
Greening The Music IndustryThe music industry can be a dirty business for the environment. From buses to pyrotechnics to large amounts of waste generated from concert tours, bands produce tons of CO2 emissions. So, Guster guitarist, Adam Gardner and his wife started the g ...
Focus Earth (04:05)
-
The New Dawn Of DiseaseIs there a connection between climate change and infectious disease? Some scientists are sounding the alarm while others say it's not so bad. Is there some truth to this claim?
Focus Earth (03:41)
-
Warming and The WeatherFocus Earth's Bob Woodruff investigates the controversy over climate change and its impact on extreme weather.
Focus Earth (03:18)
-
Hurricanes and Climate ChangeFocus Earth's Bob Woodruff takes a look at the dangers of hurricanes and how global warming might be affecting this extreme weather.
Focus Earth (02:40)
-
Erin Brockovich's Continued...Erin Brockovich continues her crusade around the country for better drinking water. Her goal is to empower communities to fight against large polluting corporations.
Focus Earth (02:48)
-
Water for The People, Not The...Is it lack of rain across the state of California or the lack of water due to environmental groups hijacking the water in efforts to try and save a tiny 3 inch fish called the Delta Smelt?
Focus Earth (04:26)
-
Nuclear Power, Safer? Cleaner?France uses nuclear energy to power 80 percent of its country, and Bob Woodruff talks with the president of the leading French company, Areva, which thinks it can help power plants in the U.S. become cleaner, safer, and more efficient.
Focus Earth (04:29)
-
Coal's Hard TruthThe harsh truth is, America relies on coal and yet it's a huge part of our environmental crisis. A company called, FutureGen, is investing in Clean Coal technology as the way to go.
Focus Earth (02:17)
-
Denmark's Model of...Denmark is the perfect location for the UN Climate Summit. Meet the people of one of the most sustainable countries on the planet.
Focus Earth (01:51)
You Might Also Like
-
Massive Coal Explosion (4/7)Death toll rises from coal explosion, Exxon owes no taxes, and the Mexican earthquake shot on video all on today's Planet 100.
Planet 100 (02:03)
-
Have You Seen My Island?...Case solved! Islands are disappearing due to global warming, the EPA is looking to block mountain top removal and the world's best known landmarks turn off the lights.
Planet 100 (02:01)
-
Carbon Markets Collapse (3/22)Europe's carbon exchange suspends trading, Leonardo DiCaprio test the limits of the new Tesla electric car, and the National Magazine Awards go to story on coal mining .
Planet 100 (01:58)
-
Climate Killers (1/13)Rolling Stone magazine just released its list of the top environmental culprits, a regulatory loophole keeps toxic chemicals secret, and bees control the crow population in Tokyo. This is today's Planet 100.
Planet 100 (01:51)
-
Mother World Is MeltingWater is a scarce resource in Peru. How will the country handle a population that is going to demand water if the glaciers are gone?
Nature Inc. Shorts (04:06)
-
Deadly Water Faucets (5/27)20 percent of human exposure to lead may come from our drinking water, meetup parties to help the gulf, and UK slashes green to balance the budget.
Planet 100 (01:57)
-
The Arctic Lets Out The...The arctic ice releases methane gas, sting op uncovers whale meat, and Oprah comes to Life.
Planet 100 (02:00)
-
Oil Vs. The Amazon (3/4)Indigenous Peruvian community sues Occidental Petroleum,Obama's plan to create green jobs, and Treehugger launches an iphone app.
Planet 100 (02:01)
-
Shirt's So GoodIn preparing for his first green date, Phil is about to buy a 100% organic cotton t-shirt until Bear and Spirit Sheep point out that his shirt, may not be all that pure.
Green Shaman (01:31)
-
Moby On Giving BackMoby talks about his views on giving back to the community, sustainability, and activism.
Instrumental (03:29)
-
Mount Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaSnow capped and shrouded by clouds, the local Chagga people called it 'Kilema Kyaro' meaning 'that which makes a journey impossible.
100 Places (01:02)
-
Ed Begley Jr. vs. Bill NyeWho's more popular, Ed Begley or Bill Nye? Ed has a simple formula to prove he is. Watch out Bill, Ed's Back and he's more popular then ever!
Living With Ed (01:13)
Advertisement
100 Places to Remember Before They Disappear
| CREDITS | DCL | |
| DISCOVERY SITES | Discovery Channel | TLC | Animal Planet | Curiosity | Science Channel | Planet Green | Discovery Kids | Military Channel | Discovery News | Investigation Discovery | Discovery Home | HD Theater | Turbo | Discovery Fit & Health | HowStuffWorks | TreeHugger | Petfinder | PetVideo | Discovery Education | Shop |
| CUSTOMER SERVICE | Viewer Relations | Free Newsletters | RSS | TV FAQs |
| CORPORATE | Discovery Communications, Inc. | Advertising | Careers @ Discovery | Privacy Policy | Visitor Agreement |
Copyright © 2012 Discovery Communications, LLC. The number-one nonfiction media company.
