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You may qualify to file your taxes for free in North Carolina—here’s how

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An estimated 1.6 million North Carolinians will be eligible to use the IRS Direct File program to file their taxes this year. 
Duke Energy recently announced plans to replace several coal-fired power plants with natural gas-fired stations at two North Carolina sites by 2029. Now, it’s joined nine other power companies in asking newly-confirmed EPA administrator Lee Zeldin to weaken environmental regulations regarding natural gas and coal ash. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Duke Energy asks the EPA to let it release more emissions

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Duke Energy recently announced plans to replace several coal-fired power plants with natural gas-fired stations at two North Carolina sites by 2029. Now, it’s joined nine other power companies in asking newly-confirmed EPA administrator Lee Zeldin to weaken environmental regulations regarding natural gas and coal ash.
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. (Photo courtesy of Arlissa Vaughn)

Federal clean energy grants help NC small businesses save money and innovate

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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 […]
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.

New Duke Energy gas plants approved in NC despite environmental concerns

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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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On his last day in office, Gov. Cooper commutes sentences of 15 men on death row to life in prison

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Gov. Cooper commutes 15 death row sentences, reducing the state's death row population by more than 10% in a historic farewell decision.