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McCrory administration protects air quality, cuts red tape for more than 50% of permitted businesses
A new environmental rule will reduce paperwork for more than 1,400 business owners while freeing up resources North Carolina will use to protect air quality.
State environmental agency recognized as Best Workplace for Commuters
It might be hard to believe, but getting to work for some state employees can be one of the most enjoyable times of the day. That is, if they’re not driving in Raleigh traffic.
Air quality officials issue health notice for western North Carolina
Air quality officials have issued an advisory for air pollution in western North Carolina on Thursday and Friday as smoke from a wildfire near Hot Springs drifts downwind.
Air quality officials reduce health notice for eastern North Carolina
Air quality officials have scaled back an advisory for air pollution in eastern North Carolina over the weekend as smoke from wildfires subsided on Friday.
Air quality officials continue health notice for eastern North Carolina
Air quality officials have continued an advisory for air pollution in eastern North Carolina on Friday as smoke from wildfires drifts downwind.
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
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