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Staff from the U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service take core samples following the spill of coal ash into the Dan River. Photo courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Environmental Health, NC Health Briefs, Public Health, State Health Policy

Legislature Will Hold Coal Ash Bill Until November

by Gabe Rivin August 1, 2014April 7, 2017

Drillers often flare excess gas, which releases harmful air pollutants, include volatile organic compounds. Photo courtesy U.S. EPA

Environmental Health, Featured

Gas Drillers May Gain Exemptions from Air Pollution Rules

by Gabe Rivin July 30, 2014April 7, 2017

A proposed bill would limit citizens from challenging air-pollution permits. Photo courtesy U.S. EPA

Environmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Bill Would Limit Citizens from Challenging Toxic Air Pollution

by Gabe Rivin June 27, 2014April 7, 2017

An aerial shot of the Dan River Steam Station, the power plant whose ash spilled into the Dan River. Duke stores coal ash, a byproduct of electricity generation, in wet ponds. Photo courtesy Duke Energy

Environmental Health, Featured

Senate Committee Approves Revised Coal Ash Bill

by Gabe Rivin June 18, 2014April 7, 2017

Staff from the U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service take core samples following the spill of coal ash into the Dan River. Photo courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Environmental Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Coal Ash Bill Sets Few New Requirements for Water Monitoring, Cleanup

by Gabe Rivin June 10, 2014April 7, 2017

photo of fire fighters putting out a car fire

Environmental Health, Featured, Public Health, Rural Health

Environmental Health Advocates Rush to Examine Fracking Bill

by Editor May 29, 2014May 31, 2014