Erica Peterson

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  • Environment Reporter
  • Role: Producer/Reporter: Station-Based

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Caption: Smokestacks rise above Louisville Gas & Electric's Cane Run Power Station in southwest Louisville, Credit: Erica Peterson

Part One (03:34)
From: Louisville Public Media

Residents in Louisville say coal ash from a nearby landfill is contaminating their homes.
Caption: The ash landfill, partially covered with grass, at Louisville Gas & Electric's Cane Run Power Station in Louisville., Credit: Erica Peterson

Part Two (03:30)
From: Louisville Public Media

The power company tries to reassure residents that nothing is wrong. But despite problems with the current landfill, they're still planning a second one on the site.
Caption: The coal ash landfill at Louisville Gas & Electric's Cane Run Power Station rises above a pauper's cemetery in southwest Louisville., Credit: Erica Peterson

Part Three (03:32)
From: Louisville Public Media

Though people have serious concerns about the coal ash, the power company isn't breaking the law. The EPA has yet to weigh in on coal combustion products.
Caption: The coal ash landfill at Louisville's Gas & Electric Cane Run Power Station, Credit: Erica Peterson

Coal Ash Concerns: Documentary (12:04)
From: Louisville Public Media

The full, 12-minute version of the story combines all three pieces into one seamless documentary.
Caption: Adult pink mucket shells., Credit: Erica Peterson

The Strange Life, Death and Reproductive Cycle of an Endangered Mussel (03:30)
From: Louisville Public Media

A look into scientists' efforts to reintroduce an endangered mussel into the Green River in Kentucky.

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