Several North Carolina agencies and private environmental groups have teamed up to restore part of the Linville River in the Gill State Forest.
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NC Manufacturer Recieves Environmental Award
North Carolina awarded Arden-based electrical manufacturing company Eaton a 2019 Environmental Steward Plaque for sending zero waste to landfills for nearly two years.
North Carolina shows up strong against fracked-gas projects
North Carolinians are turning out strong to stand for environmental justice and water quality and to stop unneeded fracked-gas projects.
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Major win for N.C. clean energy advocates
Appalachian Voices was among the many organizations voicing public opposition in North Carolina to a rate-hike bill despite Duke Energy’s money influence in the state legislature.
Appalachian Voices files legal challenge of Duke Energy’s rate hike in N.C.
CONTACTS: Greer Ryan, Center for Biological Diversity, 812-345-8571, gryan@biologicaldiversity.org Rory McIlmoil, Appalachian Voices, 828-262-1500, rory@appvoices.org Raleigh, N.C. — The Center for Biological Diversity and Appalachian Voices filed a petition today to intervene in Duke Energy Carolinas’ application to substantially increase…
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North Carolina and Virginia Announce Clean Energy Goals
The governors of North Carolina and Virginia both announced clean energy goals that include full carbon neutrality in the power generation sector by 2050
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New State Trail Designated in Western North Carolina
The Northern Peaks Trail was officially designated as a North Carolina state trail in July. Planners of the 40-mile trail from Boone to West Jefferson aim to focus on education and conservation.
Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate Public Comment Period Begins
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will be accepting public comments on the 73-mile fracked-gas pipeline through Sept. 16, 2019.
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