North Carolina on track to meet new ozone standard RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina currently is showing full compliance with the new, more stringent ozone standard that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted on Thursday, based on preliminary data from the air quality monitors across the state. North Carolina on...
Fishermen asked to prepare for Hurricane Joaquin
Fishermen asked to prepare for Hurricane Joaquin MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is asking fishermen to prepare their vessels and fishing gear for Hurricane Joaquin. Fishermen asked to prepare for Hurricane Joaquin Source: North Caroline General Environmental News
DEQ and Duke Energy reach an estimated $20 million settlement
DEQ and Duke Energy reach an estimated million settlement RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, or DEQ, reached a settlement with Duke Energy today that holds Duke Energy accountable for groundwater contamination at all of its 14 coal ash facilities and requires accelerated cleanup of groundwater contamination...