Press Releases

In Case You Missed It - Everyone agrees: WNC air quality is getting better

RALEIGH – Air quality in North Carolina has improved significantly during the past few decades.

False Alarm on Code Orange Ozone Alert for Charlotte and Triangle areas

DENR Secretary Donald R. van der Vaart Comments on the Supreme Court's EPA Ruling

N.C. Division of Air Quality plans to schedule public hearing on proposed asphalt plant in Watauga Co.

RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Air Quality plans to schedule a public hearing to gather feedback on the draft permit for a proposed asphalt plant in Watauga County.

Lower gas prices should continue this summer

Grants awarded to support cleaner vehicles, improve air quality

RALEIGH - State environmental officials have awarded $223,550 in grants for projects to reduce air pollution from diesel-powered mobile sources.

Do you have allergies? Be prepared as pollen levels are peaking

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DENR report recommends changes to auto emissions testing program

RALEIGH – Emissions tests for cars and trucks are no longer necessary to protect air quality in more than half the counties where state testing is currently required.

Ozone season starts Wednesday

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Exemption from emissions tests for newer cars and trucks starts April 1

RALEIGH — Newer cars and light-duty trucks will no longer need emissions tests under a state law that takes effect on April 1.