Pollution

Coal ash swirls on the surface of the Dan River following one of the worst coal-ash spills in U.S. history into the river in Danville, Va., in February 2014. The Environmental Protection Agency wants to ease restrictions on coal ash and wastewater from coal plants.

瓜神app

New study suggests coal ash pollution more widespread than previously thought

Celeste Gracia

The study found large amounts of coal ash in the sediment, or sand, of five recreational lakes across North Carolina. All of these lakes are near former or currently operational Duke Energy coal plants.

The Winston Weaver Co. fertilizer plant in Winston-Salem, N.C., continues to burn, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

Environment

North Carolina signs off on testing at fertilizer plant fire site

Associated Press

A North Carolina environmental agency has approved a plan to test the soil and groundwater for contamination at the site of a massive fertilizer-plant fire in January.

many small photos of plastic objects such as a pizza table or small bag, each photographed next to a ruler

Environment

PLASTICON: The Trouble With Plastic

Frank Stasio

Mandatory recycling is law in some places around the United States, which makes people feel comfortable about their part in saving the planet. But what鈥�

Environment

PLASTICON: The Trouble With Plastic

Frank Stasio

Mandatory recycling is law in some places around the United States, which makes people feel comfortable about their part in saving the planet. But what鈥�

Environment

Duke Energy Commits $500K To Help Replace Wood-Burning Stoves

Rebecca Martinez

Duke Energy has committed $500,000 to help replace inefficient wood-burning stoves in Western North Carolina.The American Lung Association is implementing鈥�

Politics

GenX Legislation To Have Broad Support But No Funding

Frank Stasio

State lawmakers are expected to make addressing the water pollutant GenX a priority in their upcoming legislative session. Republican Rep. Ted Davis may鈥�

Politics

GenX Legislation To Have Broad Support But No Funding

Frank Stasio

State lawmakers are expected to make addressing the water pollutant GenX a priority in their upcoming legislative session. Republican Rep. Ted Davis may鈥�

Environment

New Connections Between Ozone And Cardiovascular Health

Laura Pellicer

Burning fossil fuels through cars and coal plants is exacerbating the presence of ground-level ozone gas in the air we breathe. The gas has been linked to鈥�

Environment

New Connections Between Ozone And Cardiovascular Health

Laura Pellicer

Burning fossil fuels through cars and coal plants is exacerbating the presence of ground-level ozone gas in the air we breathe. The gas has been linked to鈥�

Ambient air pollution levels projected onto a Hargett Street building in downtown Raleigh.

Arts & Culture

New Exhibit Shows Real-Time Spikes In Air Pollution

Rebecca Martinez

A traveling art installation in downtown Raleigh is showing passersby how much pollution is in the air around them.Air quality advocacy group Clean Air鈥�