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Exxon Valdez Survivor To Tennessee Coal Sludge Victims: Get Everything In Writing By Riki Ott, Huffington Post An open letter to Tennessee communities harmed by the coal ash spill. Read more »   2008 came to an end with an unfortunate bang for folks in Tennessee who are now living through what may be the country's worst manmade environmental disaster. We've got three great pieces this week that look at what happened in the coal ash spill, what to be concerned about, and who we need to hold accountable. Oh, and there's some pictures, too, which are truly astounding. Stay tuned for more on this and its effects on watersheds as things develop. We've also got other great content -- check out the interview with Peter Gleick on how to solve California's water crisis; the story about how the energy crisis may threaten drinking water for millions of Americans; and a first person account of living on just 13 gallons of water a day in the developed world. Thanks for reading and Happy New Year, Tara Lohan, Senior Editor     How the West's Energy Boom Could Threaten Drinking Water for 1 in 12 Americans By Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica A rush to develop domestic oil, gas and uranium deposits along the Colorado River and its tributaries is a threat to our children's future Read more »   Can America Clean Up from Its Worst Environmental Disaster? [Contains Photo Slideshow] By Antrim Caskey, AlterNet With the breaking of a coal waste dam in Tennessee, environmental and human health is threatened by millions of pounds of toxic chemicals. Read more »   Holding TVA's Feet to the Fire in Coal Ash Spill By Bruce Nilles, Sierra Club It was a tragedy of epic proportions, and this massive spill reminds us that coal is not clean, and coal is not cheap. Read more »   Peter Gleick: How to Save California from Water Crisis By Jared Simpson, Waterblogged.Info California has plenty of water, yet crisis looms. Here's what needs to be done. Read more »   New Years Resolution: Live on 13 Gallons of Water a Day By Abigail Brown, Water For The Ages A water activists sees if she can live on 13 gallons a day -- the minimal amount of water deemed necessary for healthy living. Read more »

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