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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Vetoes First Bill of 2024 Legislative Session

Posted by Associated Press | May 25, 2024 | Business, Environment, State Government

In his first veto of 2024, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper blocked a bill that would allow more trees to be cut back in favor of billboards.

What’s Happening at Union Grove Farm? A New Grape, A Distillery, and A Coffee Trailer

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 16, 2024 | Business, Environment, Instagram

The former Maple View land is now Union Grove Farm, a major investment from a local venture capitalist who has a grand vision for the area.

‘A Beautiful Effort’: Community-Organized Hillsborough Climate Challenge Begins

Posted by Sierra Pfeifer | Mar 29, 2024 | Entertainment, Environment, Local Government

Monday, April 1 will kick off the Hillsborough Climate Challenge – a full month of events highlighting sustainable activities for Hillsborough residents.

Chatham County Sheriff’s Deputy Saves Owl from Car Grill

Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 24, 2024 | Environment, Instagram, Local Government

Chatham County Sheriff’s Deputy Wes Chafa received a strange call for assistance on the...

Orange County Approves More Than $500,000 for Community Climate Action Grant Program

Posted by Michael Koh | Jan 1, 2024 | Environment

Earlier in December, the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved more than $500,000 in...

Duke’s Ashley Ward Reflects on COP28 — The UN Climate Conference

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 18, 2023 | Environment, Weather

Nearly 100,000 participants and 4,000 journalists attended COP28 earlier for two weeks in...

Center for Biological Diversity Affiliate Shares Endorsements, Methodolgy in Chapel Hill’s 2023 Races

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 10, 2023 | Election, Environment, Local Election Coverage

The Center for Biological Diversity’s action fund shared its endorsements in Chapel Hill’s 2023 races, largely basing them around one issue.

State Designation Signals New Expansion, Connectivity Opportunities for Haw River Trail

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 13, 2023 | Environment, State Government

The Haw River Trail recently was added to North Carolina’s parks system. What does that mean for its future?

‘Sustained Weeks of Extreme and Dangerous Heat’: Duke Expert Talks Heat Policy

Posted by Reagan Allen | Sep 12, 2023 | Environment, Higher Education

The Nicholas Institute for the Environment has one expert working to help the government change its preparation and response to extreme heat.

Eno River State Park Celebrating 50th Birthday, Opening New Visitor Center This Week

Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 23, 2023 | Environment, Instagram, State

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first land acquisition for Eno River State Park, which...

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