Research Triangle’s EPA Office Under Threat as DOGE Continues Mass Firings of Federal Employees
The EPA office at RTP is facing significant cuts as DOGE continues its efforts to fire thousands of government workers across the country.
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Environment
Rare Greenhouse Gas Law in North Carolina Could Get Pulled Back by GOP Legislators
North Carolina enacted an energy law in 2021 that directed power plant emissions be sharply reduced. Now it’s aiming to repeal a key element.
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Chapel Hill Signs Finalized DEQ Agreement for 828 MLK Boulevard Coal Ash Site
The Chapel Hill Town Council recently finalized a decade-long effort for finding a solution to the coal ash at 828 MLK Jr. Boulevard.
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Duke Energy Files Motion to Dismiss Carrboro’s Climate Change ‘Deception’ Lawsuit
Duke Energy filed a motion to dismiss a Town of Carrboro lawsuit against it in Orange County, the first legal response by the energy giant.
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UNC Pulls Request to Test New Fuel at Cogeneration Plant, Saying Pellets Fall Short of Requirements
UNC announced it withdrew its request for a permit modification to use plastic and packaging pellets as fuel for its cogeneration facility.
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Deal to Expand Eno River State Park in Hillsborough Made Official; Historic Speedway Added to Park System
After nearly four years of negotiations, Eno River State Park is formally adding more than 205 acres in Hillsborough to its control.
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Duke Energy Grants $25,000 to Orange County Sustainability Team
Duke Energy has awarded $25,000 to the Orange County Sustainability Team with the purpose of...
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Members of Chapel Hill Community Voice Anger, Disappointment Over UNC Alternative Fuel Proposal
https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2025/January/23/Cogen%20plant%20hearing_WRAP.mp3 ...
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No More Coal? Chapel Hill Prepares for Hearing on UNC’s Co-Gen Plant and Potential New Fuel Source
Chapel Hill Town Hall will host a hearing on Thursday to take comments on a potential alternative fuel source for UNC’s cogeneration plant.
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Top Stories of 2024: Town of Carrboro Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change Effects
At the start of December, the Town of Carrboro filed a climate change-related lawsuit against Duke Energy — one of the first of its kind.
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