Part 2 of 3: 2015 marked by achievements in environmental protection, regulation The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality took significant steps to protect the environment and improve its regulatory authority in 2015. Part 2 of 3: 2015 marked by achievements in environmental protection, regulation Source: North Caroline General Environmental News
Part 1 of 3: Energy advancements among state agency's 2015 significant stories
Part 1 of 3: Energy advancements among state agency's 2015 significant stories To help journalists with end-of-year stories, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, or DEQ, has put together a three-part roundup of the agency's most significant accomplishments for 2015. The first news release is devoted to the state's achievements...
DEQ takes additional action toward coal ash cleanup after year-long federal delay
DEQ takes additional action toward coal ash cleanup after year-long federal delay RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, or DEQ, issued approvals to Duke Energy today that represent a critical step toward the cleanup of coal ash stored in ponds at many of the utility's facilities. DEQ takes...