It is hazardous. If it dries on the ground and it is breathed, it will cause respiratory problems.
Bill Johnson: “It is hazardous. If it dries on the ground and it is breathed, it will cause respiratory problems.”
On the recordMarch 30, 2009
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Johnson emphasizes the health risks of coal ash exposure.
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