NC: Water
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…
EPA takes steps to reduce PFAS as advocates call for more actions
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to reduce harmful pollution in drinking water in North Carolina and across the country. In a …
NC groups demand changes to Mountain Valley Pipeline's Southgate extension
Environmental groups in North Carolina are demanding changes to the Southgate extension of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Ridge Graham, North …
Sportsmen's Group Voices Concern Over SCOTUS Wetlands Ruling
Conservation and sportsmen's groups are voicing concerns that wetlands areas are now in jeopardy of being drained and developed or otherwise eliminate…
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…
Behind Schedule, Mountain Valley Pipeline Wants Permit Extension
Developers of a more than 300-mile natural gas pipeline which would run through North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia wants a permit extension …
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 …
NC Habitat Increased for Endangered North American Salamander
Protecting North Carolina's rivers and streams is good for residents, wildlife and even salamanders. Recent work along Hog Lot Creek and Bates …
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…
Restoration Work Cleans Up Mitchell River’s Hurricane Michael Damage
ELKIN, N.C. - A Mitchell River watershed-restoration project has improved water quality and repaired damage from 2018's Hurricane Michael, as well as …
NC Community Tackles Erosion, Sediment Issues in Water Supply
ELKIN, N.C. -- Surry and Wilkes County residents will have cleaner water with less pollution and less sediment, thanks to a recently completed stream …
NC Groups Sign On to Renewed National Focus on Curbing Climate Change
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Biden administration has its sights set on creating more jobs, with an ambitious plan centered on clean energy and climate policy…