Opinion
Depoliticizing storm recovery with an Independent National Disaster Relief Agency
An independent National Disaster Relief Agency could ensure that funds are distributed based on need rather than political convenience.
Opinion
Cancel ‘carbon neutrality’ for a more powerful energy future
Whether it's attracting new high-energy businesses, like data centers, allowing for a more traditional manufacturing resurgence; or lowering energy costs and uncertainty for families, canceling the misguided allegiance to carbon neutrality is vital to empowering the people of NC, now and in the future.
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Duke Energy pleads with customers to moderate thermostats as winter storm could strain power grid
Just like the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasted, the East Coast is bracing for a snowy winter storm in late January, maybe especially in eastern North Carolina, bringing excitement to kids and warnings from emergency officials and utility companies. The brunt of the winter weather is expected to impact North Carolina starting Tuesday evening and into...
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Appeals Court to reconsider ruling in Pender County solar farm dispute
The North Carolina Court of Appeals will revisit its recent decision favoring Pender County in a dispute over a proposed 2,300-acre solar farm. An order Friday blocked the court’s initial decision favoring the county over the solar farm developer.
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NC Forest Service: much of NC is “high risk” for fire amid drought
As California faces devastating fires and North Carolina experiences a drought, a report argues that controlled burns prevent fuel buildup, protect communities, and lessen the catastrophic impact of recurring wildfires.
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FDA moves forward with plan to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes
The FDA's proposed rule to lower nicotine levels would effectively ban most major cigarettes and tobacco products on the market.
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EPA ban on toxic chemicals found in Camp Lejeune water takes effect this week
TCE and PCE were among the chemicals found in the drinking water at North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune military base in the 1980s in one of the worst cases of contaminted drinking water in US history.
Opinion
Disaster recovery: Can Stein succeed where Cooper failed?
NCORR’s failed rebuilding efforts will haunt Cooper’s legacy. Stein has the opportunity now to chart a better path than his predecessor by successfully managing the Helene recovery.
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Biden expected to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes
The FDA's proposed ban on menthol cigarettes would dramatically impact the state's agriculture and economy.
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Duke Energy wants Business Court to hear Carrboro’s climate suit
Duke Energy wants North Carolina’s Business Court to hear a lawsuit the town of Carrboro filed against the utility company over its approach toward climate change. Duke labels Carrboro’s claims “unprecedented and ahistoric” in a court document filed Monday.
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Appeals Court upholds Pender County’s rejection of 2,300-acre solar farm
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld Pender County’s rejection of a 2,300-acre solar farm. An unpublished court opinion Tuesday explained that plaintiff Coastal Pine Solar failed to prove that it complied with local ordinance requirement
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Adams proposes legislation to subsidize ‘climate-friendly’ farm conversion
This would be the first stand-alone legislation to assist farmers who want to transition from intensive animal agriculture to pasture-based animal agriculture or specialty crop production. It would also allow the USDA to create a grant program for eligible "climate-smart" conversion projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
