/tags/fracking-north-carolina Fracking North Carolina en-US Copyright Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:21:23 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2017-02-22/how-the-atlantic-coast-pipeline-could-affect-eastern-north-carolina The proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline would span approximately 600 miles across three states. The pipeline is a joint project between Duke Energy, Dominion… Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:21:23 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2017-02-22/how-the-atlantic-coast-pipeline-could-affect-eastern-north-carolina Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Frank Stasio /environment/2017-02-22/how-the-atlantic-coast-pipeline-could-affect-eastern-north-carolina The proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline would span approximately 600 miles across three states. The pipeline is a joint project between Duke Energy, Dominion… Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:21:23 GMT /environment/2017-02-22/how-the-atlantic-coast-pipeline-could-affect-eastern-north-carolina Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2015-05-20/fracking-halted-and-house-takes-up-budget-proposal A superior court judge in Wake County today halted fracking in the state. The court order prohibits the Mining and Energy Commission from accepting or… Wed, 20 May 2015 16:14:21 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2015-05-20/fracking-halted-and-house-takes-up-budget-proposal Laura Lee, Frank Stasio /environment/2015-05-20/fracking-halted-and-house-takes-up-budget-proposal A superior court judge in Wake County today halted fracking in the state. The court order prohibits the Mining and Energy Commission from accepting or… Wed, 20 May 2015 16:14:21 GMT /environment/2015-05-20/fracking-halted-and-house-takes-up-budget-proposal Laura Lee, Frank Stasio /environment/2015-03-11/nc-house-fast-tracks-plan-to-make-state-air-quality-standards-optional-for-fracking The North Carolina House of Representatives approved a controversial measure that could exempt the state from creating its own air-quality standards for… Thu, 12 Mar 2015 02:51:23 GMT /environment/2015-03-11/nc-house-fast-tracks-plan-to-make-state-air-quality-standards-optional-for-fracking Jorge Valencia /environment/2014-11-06/commission-tweaks-fracking-rules The commission tasked with drafting the rules for hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina is considering some small changes. The Mining and Energy… Thu, 06 Nov 2014 20:48:56 GMT /environment/2014-11-06/commission-tweaks-fracking-rules Dave DeWitt /business-economy/2014-11-04/fracking-boom-research-indicates-nc-towns-might-not-see-a-dramatic-impact New research from Duke University's Energy Initiative shows that revenue from oil and gas drilling tends to cover its costs to local governments.Policy… Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:59:11 GMT /business-economy/2014-11-04/fracking-boom-research-indicates-nc-towns-might-not-see-a-dramatic-impact Rebecca Martinez /show/the-state-of-things/2014-10-30/fracking-in-north-carolina Earlier this year, a new law lifted the ban on fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, in North Carolina. Legislators said fracking permits could be issued as… Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:53:58 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2014-10-30/fracking-in-north-carolina Laura Lee, Frank Stasio /environment/2014-10-30/fracking-in-north-carolina Earlier this year, a new law lifted the ban on fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, in North Carolina. Legislators said fracking permits could be issued as… Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:53:58 GMT /environment/2014-10-30/fracking-in-north-carolina Laura Lee, Frank Stasio /environment/2014-09-17/if-natural-gas-wells-used-in-fracking-are-contaminating-water-why-isnt-fracking-to-blame Big news came out this week about fracking: Duke scientists have found that natural gas wells used in fracking caused contamination in eight drinking… Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:55:15 GMT /environment/2014-09-17/if-natural-gas-wells-used-in-fracking-are-contaminating-water-why-isnt-fracking-to-blame Rebecca Martinez