Day: April 19, 2026

Campbell should be at the forefront of using coal fly ash and other byproducts for industrial uses, including rare earth mineral extractionCampbell should be at the forefront of using coal fly ash and other byproducts for industrial uses, including rare earth mineral extraction

For environmental and national security reasons the byproducts from electric generation at the Campbell should be processed and used for industrial purposes, rather than buried and lead to environmental problems and risks. A study has found that US coal ash contains $8.4B in rare earth elements. Other byproducts can also be commercially used. I would […]

Ottawa County Groundwater Board weighs in on the wastewater issue at the CampbellOttawa County Groundwater Board weighs in on the wastewater issue at the Campbell

Consumers Energy is on the fast track for approval of permits to install two deep injection wells in Port Sheldon. The wells will be used for long term storage of ‘’non-hazardous wastewater generated from the JH Campbell” plant.  Around the 13:00 mark this was discussed by the Groundwater Board: https://www.youtube.com/live/-1vOkK6Grlc . It provides additional helpful […]