Kingston Coal Ash Spill: A Christmas Eve Disaster
2025-03-14
On December 22, 2008, a catastrophic event unfolded at the Kingston Fossil Plant in Tennessee. A massive coal ash impoundment, 60 feet high and covering 84 acres, failed, releasing millions of tons of coal ash into the surrounding rivers. This gripping account follows construction worker Ansol Clark as he witnesses the unfolding disaster, having previously voiced concerns about the dam's integrity. The incident highlights the significant environmental risks associated with coal-fired power generation.