Press Releases

Air quality officials issue health notice for Eastern North Carolina

Air quality officials have issued an advisory for air pollution in eastern North Carolina on Wednesday and Thursday as smoke from wildfires drifts downwind.

Ozone Season Starts Friday

The ozone season begins Friday as state and local environmental agencies renew their daily air quality forecasts for ozone in metropolitan areas across North Carolina. 

North Carolina files lawsuit to compel the federal government to follow the law

North Carolina’s environmental agency filed a complaint today against federal environmental officials for failing to act on a petition that inappropriately blamed North Carolina for contributing to

Pollen Levels Nearing Peak Season

March Madness isn’t just about basketball; it also can describe the pollen season.

Air Permit Issued for Proposed Ashe County Asphalt Plant

State environmental regulators have issued an air quality permit for a proposed asphalt plant in Ashe County after determining that a quarry at the same site now complies with state mining and land

Public Hearing Scheduled on Air Permit for Watauga County Asphalt Plant

State environmental regulators have scheduled a public hearing for March 3 on a permit for controlling potential air emissions from a proposed asphalt plant in Watauga County.

Proposal that will reduce red tape and cut costs for small businesses passes

State environmental commission agrees to schedule public hearings on power plan rule

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State environmental commission agrees to schedule public hearings on power plan rule

The state Environmental Management Commission, or EMC, on Thursday voted to seek public comment on the Department of Environmental Quality's primary plan for complying with new federal rules for co

DEQ submits rule to EMC for addressing carbon emissions, announces backup plan

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