On North Carolina’s Rivers and Streams, the Cleanup of Helene’s Fury Seems Never-Ending
In the haste to rescue people and restore lives, some fear the recovery efforts compounded Hurricane Helene’s impact on the ecosystem.
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Environment
Town of Carrboro Argues Case in Duke Energy, Climate Change Lawsuit’s Initial Hearing
The Town of Carrboro presented its legal rationale for continuing a 2024 climate change-focused lawsuit against Duke Energy on Thursday.
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Occaneechi Replica Village Grappling With Severe Damage After Chantal Flooding
Volunteers have begun clearing debris, but the Occaneechi replica village will remain closed to the public for a long rebuilding process.
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Viral Goats On The Go Help Hillsborough Businesses with Kudzu Removal
For two Hillsborough businesses, kudzu is an invasive plant. But for a local herd of goats, it’s a high-protein snack.
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Triangle Land Conservancy Files Lawsuit Against Union Grove Farm
Triangle Land Conservancy has filed a lawsuit against Union Grove Farm for alleged violations to the nonprofit’s conservation easement.
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An Environmental Justice Test Case for Trump’s EPA: A Creek That Smells Like Death
By Lisa Sorg, Inside Climate News On a summer afternoon in Burton Park, hip-hop throbs from a car...
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Orange, Chatham Counties Receive Expansion Funding from Great Trails State Program
Among the 37 trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont region are trails in Orange and Chatham counties.
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Recovery Efforts Underway on Chapel Hill Trails Damaged by Chantal’s Floodwaters
https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2025/08%20-%20August/04/Trail%20damage_WRAP.mp3 ...
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Chatham County Sheriff: Avoid Jordan Lake Due to Unsafe Conditions
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to avoid the Jordan Lake area due...
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North Carolina Gov. Stein Vetoes Bill Repealing Interim Greenhouse Gas Reduction Mandate
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed legislation Wednesday that in part would repeal an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set for Duke Energy’s power generation.
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