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Margo MacIntyre Retires as Curator of UNC’s Coker Arboretum

Posted by Reagan Allen | May 30, 2023 | Environment, UNC

Margo MacIntyre ended her retirement party by reading a list of wisdom she’s learned while working as the curator of Coker Arboretum.

Blackwood Farm Park in Hillsborough Reopens After More Than A Year of Construction

Posted by Sierra Pfeifer | May 23, 2023 | Environment, Local Government

As you pull into Blackwood Farm Park’s new parking lot from NC-86, you’ll see a large new structure: a picnic shelter with a slanted roof framed by wooden slats.

Policy, Language and Tech: UNC’s Angel Hsu Discusses Combating Climate Change

Posted by Staff | May 18, 2023 | Environment, UNC

Angel Hsu is an associate professor in UNC’s environmental ecology program. She recently spoke...

Town of Carrboro Considering Curbside Compost Pickup

Posted by Brianna Atkinson | May 5, 2023 | Environment, Local Government

Carrboro has two curbside waste collection options: trash or recycling. But, the town is considering adding a third bin into the mix: compost.

Chapel Hill Town Council Discusses Updates to Complete Community Strategy

Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Apr 27, 2023 | Development, Environment, Local Government

Last week, the Chapel Hill Town Council opened the floor for public comment on the Complete Community Strategy.

Chatham County Seeking Public Input on Haw River Trail Study

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 23, 2023 | Development, Environment, Local Government

The Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comment on a feasibility...

Looking for Ways to Celebrate Earth Day? Check Out These Local Events.

Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Apr 22, 2023 | Arts, Environment

People around the world are celebrating Earth Day under the theme “Invest In Our Planet.” Here’s how you can celebrate locally around town.

Chapel Hill’s Vote on 828 MLK Redevelopment Seeks to End ‘Hamster Wheel’ of Inaction

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 10, 2023 | Environment, Health, Local Government

Chapel Hill’s Town Council voted to make a new plan for a future Municipal Services Center. It’s step toward addressing coal ash on the site.

Why Didn’t FEMA Declare Disaster for East Palestine Train Crash? A Duke Policy Expert Explains.

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 3, 2023 | Environment, Health, National

Ever since a train derailment and burning of hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio exactly...

Remember the State’s Carbon Plan? Here’s How Duke Energy Plans to Address It

Posted by Brianna Atkinson | Feb 9, 2023 | Environment, State Government

About a month ago, the state passed a plan that requires public utility companies to change how they use fossil fuels.

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