Press Releases

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.

North Carolina's Ozone Levels Lowest on Record in 2014

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Motorists, businesses in Triangle and Triad see big savings in gas prices after rule change

Head of state environmental program elected officer of national clean air group

RALEIGH – A national air quality association has elected Sheila Holman, director of the N.C. Division of Air Quality, as its vice president.

North Carolina meets new national air standard for particle pollution

RALEIGH –All of North Carolina meets the new national air quality standard for fine particle pollution, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

North Carolina Receives National Award for Clean Air Program

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N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources files suit against the EPA over air quality regulations

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North Carolina's ozone levels lowest on record in 2013

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Charlotte Metro Area Achieves 1997 Ozone Standard

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Air Quality officials continue health notice for Western North Carolina

RALEIGH – Air quality officials continued an advisory today for air pollution in parts of western North Carolina as smoke from a Burke County wildfire drifts downwind.