Duke Energy's Riverbend Steam Station on Mountain Island Lake. Click to see WCNC-TV's report. (WCNC-TV photo)

Clean-water advocates around the region lately have been pushing Duke Energy to do more to clean up coal ash around its coal-fired power plants, such as the one on Mountain Island Lake, WCNC-TV reports. Reporter Stuart Watson recently produced an extended report on how Duke stores coal residue round the plant, and what environmentalists such as the Catawba Riverkeeper have to say about it.

LINK: May 26, 2012, “Environmentalists say Duke Energy should do more to clean up coal ash”

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The federal Environmental Protection Agency on Friday proposed updated rules that would limit the allowable levels of fine particles, or soot, as part of a campaign to reduce dangerous air pollution nationwide. The new rules come in response to a federal court order requiring the EPA to update its standards. Read the full story

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Skechers ads claimed the shoes would improve fitness and appearance. (Source: FTC.gov)

Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission announced May 16, 2012, that Skechers USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers by making unfounded claims that Shape-ups would help people lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles.

Did you buy Skechers Toning Shoes? You may be eligible for a refund. Go to www.ftc.gov/skechers.

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Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville presents a Senior Saturdays workshop this Saturday, May 19, on “Hospital to Home,” by Faye Freeze, RN, ACM, Presbyterian Hospital Case Manager. The program runs 10 to 11 a.m. in the hospital community room, 10030 Gilead Road, Huntersville (off Exit 23).

What should you do after being discharged from the hospital? Learn valuable tips and information that can help you regain your strength and health after you are discharged from the hospital.” Free. To register, call 704-316-3872. Light refreshments will be served.

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