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Trump just pulled back a plan to regulate toxic, cancer-causing PFAS. It’s in hundreds of water systems in North Carolina.
PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are linked to cancer, birth abnormalities, and other health ailments. But Trump is pushing back a long-awaited plan to set federal limits on them.
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Federal clean energy grants help NC small businesses save money and innovate
North Carolina business leaders say that transitioning to or adding cleaner energy alternatives to their businesses helps save money, is good for the environment, and makes the nation more energy resilient. Lillian Mindich always wanted to do more projects on her farm, but the financial costs had always presented obstacles. Mindich runs Kolibri Farm, a…
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New Duke Energy gas plants approved in NC despite environmental concerns
Duke has argued that it must use natural gas during its transition away from coal in order to meet rising demand for energy, but the projects would lead to a significant increase in total greenhouse gas emissions, potentially jeopardizing the company’s legally-mandated duty to reduce carbon emissions.
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10 New Year’s (Eve) fireworks displays happening in North Carolina
Pickles, acorns, blueberries and more—find 10 of the quirkiest New Year’s Eve celebrations and 2025 fireworks displays right here in NC.
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Clean energy curious? Here are the tax credits and rebates available to you in North Carolina.
There are several tax credits and rebates available to qualifying North Carolinians who are looking to lower their energy costs.
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Clean energy investments continue to make an impact in North Carolina
From Toyota’s new Randolph County EV battery plan to a new solar facility in Greenville to a huge new semiconductor project in Chatham County, clean energy projects are booming and leading to new jobs across the Tar Heel State.
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What is clean energy? And why does it matter?
In North Carolina, clean energy investments are crucial, as the state faces all of the most dire consequences of climate change: flooding, drought, extreme heat, and more.
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Tis the season: Deck the streets with these 15 NC holiday parades
This holiday season, grab your coats and make sure to catch one (or more) of these Christmas parades happening across the Tar Heel state.
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‘Four years gone’: Trump’s new term spurs North Carolina student walk out to demand climate action
As part of Sunrise Movement’s national walkout for climate action, students at Durham School of the Arts walked out on Friday, demanding climate action towards Durham Public Schools.
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Whistleblower sounds alarm about destruction of tribal sites in North Carolina
An archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service warned his managers that some projects threatened tribal artifacts still hidden in national forest lands in North Carolina. Instead his managers ignored and retaliated against him often violating historic preservation laws, the archeologist said. Spear points, hammer stones and picks lost to history under layers of leaves, roots…
