North Carolina bill to end DEI in state and local governments moves forward
The bill to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in state and local governments has cleared its first hurdle ...
EPA science office faces deep cuts, putting North Carolina jobs and research at risk
The Trump administration’s plan to cut EPA’s research arm could cost 1,000 jobs, hit Research Triangle Park, and weaken North ...
Warren Record1d
DEQ reminds residents, businesses that burning trash is against state law
The open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials not only harms the environment and poses a public health risk, it’s against state law.
Coastal Review Online1d
Utility industry has heavy hand in draft pfas monitoring rule
As a committee of the Environmental Management Commission works to draft a PFAS monitoring framework rule, environmental advocates argue the draft language protects industry polluters.
WNCT1d
NC Wildlife Resources Commission warns of increase in animal encounters
With warmer temperatures, NC Wildlife Resources Commission is warning people about a possible increase in animal encounters.
NC Dept. of Environmental Quality reminds people it's illegal to burn trash
With fire season starting, officials with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Division wants ...
With 12 spaces gone in downtown, Hot Springs group to pave public parking lot
In the Hot Springs Town Board meeting March 10, officials and residents said while parking access was crucial, there are a ...
EPA, state officials visit Marshall sewer plant again. Will it move?
State and federal officials again visited the Marshall sewer plant March 13, a sign the commission chair said was ...
Coastal Review Online4d
Commission OKs proposed wetlands rule for public comment
The Environmental Management Commission voted during its meeting Thursday to take the next step in the rulemaking process to ...
Pollen season has arrived in NC, but when does the yellow stuff fall? Spring timeline
Brace for The Pollening. Yes, some pollen started falling this week, but when does the thick, yellow pine pollen start?
NC plan lets factories keep dumping toxic chemicals in drinking water
North Carolina advances a PFAS rule critics say won’t stop pollution or protect drinking water, as debate grows over industry ...
Port City Daily6d
‘Worse than nothing’: Proposal would require PFAS reduction plans without enforcing limits
The Environmental Management Commission is considering a new rule that would require industries adopt PFAS monitoring plans ...