NC: Toxics
North Carolina weighs in on Duke Energy's methane gas proposal
The North Carolina Utilities Commission is giving residents a chance to voice their opinion on a plan which could influence how their electricity is g…
United Nations: Chemical giants 'ignored human rights' in NC
United Nations experts are raising concerns about chemical giants DuPont and Chemours, saying they've violated human rights in North Carolina…
Group empowers NC residents to advocate for sustainable future
A North Carolina nonprofit focused on climate justice wants to help people advocate for their views about Duke Energy's proposed Carbon Plan…
NC lawmakers push for repair scores to reduce electronic waste
Legislators in North Carolina and across the country are demanding more information for residents about longevity and repairability of tech devices…
Deadline Nears to Comment on Proposed NC Pollution Standards
Climate change is a pressing concern as the world deals with heat waves and poor air quality caused by recent wildfires. To safeguard the health and …
NC Air Report Highlights Needs for Emission Reduction, Rural Air Monitoring
A new study emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced air quality monitoring in rural regions, while drawing attention to the efforts required to …
NC Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims Continue to Climb
After federal legislation reduced red tape, military families who were exposed in past decades to drinking water laced with industrial solvents…
Push to Weigh Cumulative Impacts of Air Pollution in NC Permitting Process
Environmental groups are pushing for changes to North Carolina's industry-permitting process, which they say does not account for the cumulative …
During Black History Month, NC Groups Push for More Say on Climate Policies
North Carolina environmental-justice groups are calling for increased representation in crafting state policies related to environmental issues…
NC Steps Closer to Joining States Committed to Reducing Carbon Emissions
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A state environmental committee is considering a proposal to set a process in motion to reduce carbon emissions from power plants…
Biden Executive Orders Prioritize Climate, Environmental Justice
RALEIGH, N.C. -- President Joe Biden will release a slew of executive orders aimed at curbing pollution, conserving natural lands, and addressing …
Local Journalists Team Up to Cover Climate Change Amid Pandemic
Print version by Dan Barkin Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan Reporting for The Raleigh News & Observer - North Carolina News Service collaboratio…