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Author Archives: Greg Barnes

Greg Barnes retired in 2018 from The Fayetteville Observer, where he worked as senior reporter, editor, columnist and reporter for more than 30 years. Contact him at: gregbarnes401 at gmail.com

shows a coal plant with steam puffing from one of the smokestacks, a concern in the fight against climate change, air pollution
Posted inEnvironmental Health

North Carolina petition to curb carbon dioxide emissions advances

by Greg Barnes June 21, 2021July 13, 2021
Shows a long, wide trench in the earth, with a large diameter pipeline in the muddy bottom
Posted inEnvironmental Health

New N.C. State study finds socially vulnerable communities bear brunt of pipelines

by Greg Barnes June 2, 2021August 31, 2022
Photo shows a large, flat field with some structures in the distance. In the foreground, a large plastic looking tarp on the ground
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Environmentalists continue battle with lawmakers, pork industry over biogas from hog waste

by Greg Barnes May 21, 2021August 31, 2022
Posted inEnvironmental Health

These pets have high levels of forever chemicals in their blood. Has that made them sick?

by Greg Barnes May 10, 2021August 31, 2022
Posted inEnvironmental Health

There are harmful chemicals in North Carolina’s waterways. Will lawmakers address the problem?

by Greg Barnes May 5, 2021August 31, 2022
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Invasive zebra mussels found in N.C. pet stores, could threaten water systems

by Greg Barnes April 29, 2021August 31, 2022

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