Medical Waste, Body Part Incineration Company Is Polluting Vulnerable Haw River Communities
Stericycle has been releasing pollutants into vulnerable communities in Alamance County since at least 2013, reports show.
June 24, 2022
Environment
Rising Sea Level and Climate Change Contributed to OBX House Collapse
Source: WRAL A strong coastal low pressure system whipped up waves as high as 15 feet along the Outer Banks and the North Carolina coast
May 24, 2022
$1.7 Billion Dollar Bond Will Address Crumbling School Buildings And Student Safety In Guilford County
Source: Editorial Board This month, voters in Guilford County will have a chance to vote for a school bond. The $1.7 billion dollar bond would
May 16, 2022
Attorney General Josh Stein Sues Hurricane Florence Contractor For Defrauding North Carolinians
Source: North Carolina Department of Justice Attorney General Josh Stein filed a lawsuit against a contractor for defrauding North Carolinians who were attempting to repair
May 13, 2022
Cumberland County Seeks State Grant To Fight GenX Contamination In Drinking Water
The Carolina Public Press reported that Cumberland County is seeking a drinking water reserve and wastewater reserve grant to build a new water system to
May 5, 2022
Environment
North Carolina Welcomes First Red Wolf Pups Born In The Wild Since 2018
A litter of six red wolf pups were born in the wild for the first time since 2018. The pups were born in the Alligator
May 4, 2022
Environment
The Future of Rooftop Solar Uncertain as Duke Seeks To Lower It’s Net Metering Payments to Consumers
Source: WRAL Home owners purchasing rooftop solar systems currently receive a payback from Duke Energy for the electricity their solar panels over produce during daylight
April 5, 2022
Environment
Conservation group buys unlogged North Carolina forest land
By: The Associated Press This story originally published at The Associated Press. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A nonprofit land conservation group has purchased more than
March 11, 2022
Environment
North Carolina Hurricanes Linked to Increases in Gastrointestinal Illnesses in Marginalized Communities
A new study finds communities of color face the greatest increase in emergency room visits for flood-borne illnesses, showing the growing health risks and disproportionate
March 7, 2022
Environment
NC Service Members Sickened By Burn Pits, Contaminated Water May Finally Get Help
By: Michael McElroy This story originally published at Cardinal & Pine. The US House passed a bipartisan bill improving healthcare for veterans exposed to toxins.
March 7, 2022