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UNC Pulls Request to Test New Fuel at Cogeneration Plant, Saying Pellets Fall Short of Requirements

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 10, 2025 | Environment, Instagram, UNC

UNC announced it withdrew its request for a permit modification to use plastic and packaging pellets as fuel for its cogeneration facility.

Deal to Expand Eno River State Park in Hillsborough Made Official; Historic Speedway Added to Park System

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 30, 2025 | Environment, Instagram, Nonprofit, State

After nearly four years of negotiations, Eno River State Park is formally adding more than 205 acres in Hillsborough to its control.

Duke Energy Grants $25,000 to Orange County Sustainability Team

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Jan 29, 2025 | Environment

Duke Energy has awarded $25,000 to the Orange County Sustainability Team with the purpose of...

Members of Chapel Hill Community Voice Anger, Disappointment Over UNC Alternative Fuel Proposal

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Jan 23, 2025 | Environment, Health, Instagram

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No More Coal? Chapel Hill Prepares for Hearing on UNC’s Co-Gen Plant and Potential New Fuel Source

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 15, 2025 | Environment, Instagram, State, UNC

Chapel Hill Town Hall will host a hearing on Thursday to take comments on a potential alternative fuel source for UNC’s cogeneration plant.

Town of Carrboro Files Lawsuit Against Duke Energy Over Climate Change and Deception on Fossil Fuel Effects

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 4, 2024 | Environment, Local Government, National

Carrboro is suing Duke Energy over its contributions to climate change and the resulting economic pressures put onto the local government.

UNC Making Progress on Reducing Emissions, But Coal Replacement Still Far Off at Steam Plant

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 3, 2024 | Environment, Instagram, UNC

During a recent panel updating where UNC stands in those efforts, sustainability officials pointed to improvements in overall and energy-specific emissions rates – but detailed the challenges of moving entirely away from using coal in the short-term.

South Bynum River Access Park to Undergo Expansion

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Nov 1, 2024 | Environment, Local Government, Recreation

The Chatham County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR) Department will be expanding...

Here Are Ways You Can Donate to Local Drives for Hurricane Helene Relief

Posted by Staff | Oct 3, 2024 | Business, Environment, Nonprofit, Weather

After Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina last week, numerous local organizations,...

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UNC Pulls Request to Test New Fuel at Cogeneration Plant, Saying Pellets Fall Short of Requirements

Deal to Expand Eno River State Park in Hillsborough Made Official; Historic Speedway Added to Park System

Duke Energy Grants $25,000 to Orange County Sustainability Team

Members of Chapel Hill Community Voice Anger, Disappointment Over UNC Alternative Fuel Proposal

No More Coal? Chapel Hill Prepares for Hearing on UNC’s Co-Gen Plant and Potential New Fuel Source

Top Stories of 2024: Town of Carrboro Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change Effects

Town of Carrboro Files Lawsuit Against Duke Energy Over Climate Change and Deception on Fossil Fuel Effects

UNC Making Progress on Reducing Emissions, But Coal Replacement Still Far Off at Steam Plant

South Bynum River Access Park to Undergo Expansion

Here Are Ways You Can Donate to Local Drives for Hurricane Helene Relief

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