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Orange, Chatham Counties Receive Expansion Funding from Great Trails State Program

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Aug 9, 2025 | Environment, Recreation, State Government

Among the 37 trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont region are trails in Orange and Chatham counties.

Recovery Efforts Underway on Chapel Hill Trails Damaged by Chantal’s Floodwaters

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Aug 4, 2025 | Environment, Local Government, Recreation

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Chatham County Sheriff: Avoid Jordan Lake Due to Unsafe Conditions

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 17, 2025 | Environment, Recreation, Safety, Weather

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to avoid the Jordan Lake area due...

North Carolina Gov. Stein Vetoes Bill Repealing Interim Greenhouse Gas Reduction Mandate

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 5, 2025 | Business, Environment, State Government

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.

Union Grove Farm to Appeal Ruling Preventing Construction of Music Stage

Posted by Michael Koh | Jul 4, 2025 | Business, Environment

Union Grove Farm in rural Orange County will appeal a ruling from the county preventing the construction of a “Farm Stage.”

North Carolina Lawmakers Finalize Bill That Would Scrap 2030 Carbon Reduction Goal

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 21, 2025 | Environment, State Government

North Carolina legislators finalized a bill Thursday that would eliminate an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set in a landmark 2021 law.

As Trump Administration Continues Slashing EPA, Scientists Hope Other Bodies Can Fill Void

Posted by Ben Crosbie | May 8, 2025 | Environment, National

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Climate Change Symposium Returns to UNC, Led by Students Trying to Tackle Intergenerational Issue

Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 28, 2025 | Environment, UNC

UNC’s Climate Change Symposium is back after a five year hiatus. This year marked the first time student organizations led the event.

Research Triangle’s EPA Office Under Threat as DOGE Continues Mass Firings of Federal Employees

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 10, 2025 | Environment, Instagram, National

The EPA office at RTP is facing significant cuts as DOGE continues its efforts to fire thousands of government workers across the country.

Rare Greenhouse Gas Law in North Carolina Could Get Pulled Back by GOP Legislators

Posted by Associated Press | Apr 5, 2025 | Environment, State Government

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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