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

Environmental Health

N.C. House energy bill still stirring debate

by Greg Barnes August 3, 2021August 2, 2021

A municipal drinking water plant. Unlike at a private well, water is treated for bactria and for chemicals such as 1.4 dioxane at a central location, then pumped through pipes to residents. This can symbolize 1,4 dioxane contamination and clean water.

Environmental Health

N.C Environmental Management Commission directs DEQ to investigate 1,4 dioxane discharge

by Greg Barnes July 14, 2021August 31, 2022

The city of Cary's wastewater treatment plant, where officials are monitoring raw sewage for the coronavirus: Photo credit: City of Cary

Environmental Health

Another release of a toxic substance causes alarm in the Cape Fear River basin

by Greg Barnes July 8, 2021August 31, 2022

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

Environmental Health

North Carolina petition to curb carbon dioxide emissions advances

by Greg Barnes June 21, 2021July 13, 2021

Photo shows a large, flat field with some structures in the distance. In the foreground, a large plastic looking tarp on the ground

Environmental Health

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

by Greg Barnes May 21, 2021August 31, 2022

shows men in reflective suits with respirators on their backs putting out a fire with large jets of white PFAS foam

Environmental Health

House OKs limits on firefighting foam with PFAS

by Coastal Review Online May 15, 2021May 14, 2021