Judge Throws Out Trump-Era Rollbacks on Endangered Species
Written by MATTHEW DALY A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a host of actions by the Trump...
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‘Bounty’ Offered on Invasive Bradford Pear Trees in NC
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A new program in North Carolina is placing a “bounty” on invasive...
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Three New Electric Buses Join Chapel Hill Transit Fleet, 8 More to Come
Three electric buses are joining the Chapel Hill Transit fleet. These buses are currently in the pilot trial phase and are part of the Town of Chapel Hill’s larger sustainability initiative.
Read MoreResponse Time Questioned in Southern California Oil Spill
Written by AMY TAXIN and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Some residents, business owners and environmentalists questioned whether authorities reacted quickly enough to contain one of the largest oil spills in recent California history, caused...
Read MoreMaking Hot Sauce and Working To Save Wetlands
Written by JANET McCONNAUGHEY As storms grow more violent and Louisiana loses more of its coast, the family that makes Tabasco Sauce is fighting erosion in the marshland that buffers its factory from hurricanes and floods....
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UNC Revised Climate Action Plan Aims For Net-Zero Emissions by 2040
UNC recently announced its new Climate Action Plan detailing new initiatives to accelerate the university’s reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Carrboro, Chapel Hill Pledge to Help Save the Monarch Butterfly
The mayors of Carrboro and Chapel Hill each recently committed to help rebuild the habitat of the...
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Chapel Hill Receives Funding for Three Environmental Projects to Combat Climate Change
The Orange County Community Climate Action Grant program awarded funding to six projects last week to lower environmental impact and combat climate change in the community. The Town of Chapel Hill received funding for three of their proposed projects.
Read MoreLego to Ditch Plastic Bags for Paper Ones in Its Boxed Sets
Lego said Tuesday that it will stop using plastic bags inside its boxed sets and replace them with paper ones. The Danish toymaker said it will start making the switch next year and expects plastic bags to be completely phased...
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Trump Looks to Scale Back Environmental Reviews for Projects
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new federal rule to speed up the environmental...
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