Environment

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.

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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?

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‘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.

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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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Duke Energy Prefers Meeting North Carolina Carbon Target by 2035. But Regulators Have Final Say

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 20, 2023 | Business, Environment, State Government

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON Duke Energy Corp. offered Tuesday updated proposals on how it would...

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UNC Researcher Seeks to Reduce Plastic Waste Through Molecular Changes

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 21, 2023 | Environment, UNC

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Carrboro Launches Survey on Future of Bolin Creek Greenway

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 1, 2023 | Environment, Local Government, Transit

The Town of Carrboro recently issued a survey to the broader community asking for feedback on a...

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North Carolina Governor Vetoes Annual Farm Bill and State Government ESG Prohibitions

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 26, 2023 | Environment, State Government

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed on Friday the General...

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Chapel Hill Granted $1 Million for Everywhere to Everywhere Greenway Study

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 23, 2023 | Environment, Local Government

The Town of Chapel Hill picked up $1 million in federal grants on Thursday evening, which will go...

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Poison Hemlock Has Been Identified in Orange County. Here’s Where.

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 20, 2023 | Environment, Health, Safety

The Orange County government recently alerted residents of discoveries of poison hemlock, a highly...

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