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North Carolina celebrates 10 years of clean air

North Carolinians can breathe easy knowing our state has met every federal health-based air quality standard for a full decade, bringing tremendous benefits to the state’s health and economy.

DEQ reminds residents, businesses that burning trash is against state law

The open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials not only harms the environment and poses a public health risk, it’s against NC law.

Public invited to comment on draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corp.

The Division of Air Quality is accepting public comment on a draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corporation - Columbia Carolina Division, a plywood manufacturing facility in McDowell County.

DEQ awards nearly $2M for public EV chargers through Volkswagen Settlement funds

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is awarding another $1.91 million for new public electric vehicle chargers across North Carolina, filling gaps in the state’s charging network along highways and in rural communities.

Comments Accepted on Draft Air Quality Permit for Duke Energy Emergency Generator Project in Johnston County

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comments on a first-time Title V air quality permit for Duke Energy Premier Power – Novo Nordisk FFEx.

REMINDER: Comments Accepted on Draft of Carpenter Co.’s First-Time Title V Air Quality Permit

DAQ is now accepting public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit for Carpenter Co., an expanded polystyrene manufacturer in High Point, Guilford County.

Comments Accepted on Draft of Carpenter Co.’s First-Time Title V Air Quality Permit

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is now accepting public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit for Carpenter Co., an expanded polystyrene manufacturer in High Point, Guilford County.

DEQ Celebrates Air Quality Awareness Week

Governor Josh Stein proclaimed May 5-9 as Air Quality Awareness Week in North Carolina. The Division of Air Quality is raising awareness of the importance of clean air on our health, environment and economy.

Code Red Air Quality Action Day in Effect Saturday for Brunswick County, Code Orange in New Hanover

A wildfire in Brunswick County has the potential to produce unhealthy air quality in the area this weekend, and residents are urged to take precautions.

DEQ Issues First-Time Title V Air Permit to Edwards Wood Products’ Laurinburg Sawmill

The Division of Air Quality has approved a Title V air quality permit for Edwards Wood Products, Inc. – Laurinburg Saw Mill #2 in Scotland County.

N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet May 7-8

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet May 7-8 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. 

DEQ Accepting Public Comment on First-Time Title V Air Permit for Edwards Wood Product’s Laurinburg Sawmill

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is now accepting public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit for Edwards Wood Products, Inc. – Laurinburg Saw Mill #2 in Scotland County.

DEQ Extends Code Purple Air Quality Forecasts in Western NC Due to Wildfires; Code Red in Buncombe County

Smoke from South Carolina wildfires has the potential to create very unhealthy air quality in Transylvania and Henderson Counties on Friday, and other nearby counties, including Buncombe County, may also experience unhealthy air quality from smoke. Residents are urged to take precautions.

DEQ Forecasts Code Purple Air Quality in Western NC Due to Wildfires

Smoke from South Carolina wildfires has the potential to create very unhealthy air quality in Transylvania County on Thursday, and other nearby counties may also experience unhealthy air quality from smoke. Residents are urged to take precautions.

Western NC Code Red Air Quality Alert Expanded Due to Wildfires

Smoke from wildfires in Polk County and South Carolina will continue to produce unhealthy air quality and the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is expanding air quality alerts in western North Carolina.