In the immediate aftermath of last month’s coal ash spill, concerns were raised about the existence of similar pipes at other ponds around the state. Yesterday, the , DENR, confirmed the presence of eight additional corrugated metal pipes at Duke Energy coal ash ponds.
DENR has requested a thorough examination of the pipes but criticism continues concerning how much the department knew and whether the spill could have been prevented. Host Frank Stasio talks with , ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾'s Greensboro bureau chief about new developments.