Sean Grady interviews Robert Wilkinson, an expert with over 25 years of experience in environmental investigation, assessment, and management. Robert, who is the CCR Technical Manager at Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation (TDEC's)Bureau of Environment, discusses his extensive background and how he became involved in managing issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) at TVA coal-fired power plants in Tennessee. The conversation dives into the history and regulatory framework of CCR, the environmental and health impacts, the challenges utilities face in compliance, and the evolving landscape of beneficial reuse projects. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the complexities and innovative approaches in managing coal ash, aiming to prevent future environmental disasters like the 2008 Kingston spill.
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