North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
North Carolina set to expand electric vehicle charging network
North Carolina is investing nearly $7 million in the expansion of electric vehicle charging stations across the state.
Upgraded recycling directory for businesses is now available
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has overhauled and relaunched its Recycling Markets Directory
State Regulators Bring Violations Against Cities After Chemical Releases
State environmental regulators are bringing violat
Duke Energy Loses Second Appeal On Coal Ash Excavation Order
An administrative judge has upheld an order requiring Duke Energy to remove coal ash from sites around North Carolina. This is the second time the company has lost an appeal in the case.
High Levels Of Chemical Compound Found In Reidsville Wastewater
There's another report of a toxic compound in the
Senate Budget Proposal Postpones New Hog Farm Regulations
A plan to reduce water pollution from hog farms would be put on hold if a GOP Senate budget provision is approved.
Senate Bill Expands Whistleblower Protections For State Employees
The North Carolina Senate is taking a look at tweaking whistleblower protections for state workers.
Chemical Maker: All Reasonable Steps Taken To Cut Pollution
The chemical company under pressure for releasing a little-understood industrial chemical into North Carolina's air and water says it's taking all reasonable steps to reduce emissions while plannin
State Environmental Regulators Will Launch Online Tool To Track Animal Operations Complaints
A new website from state environmental regulators will make it easier for people to find out information about animal feeding operations in an aim for more transparency – specifically, it will