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Lower gas prices coming to the Charlotte area

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Lower gas prices coming to the Charlotte area

Motorists in the Charlotte area should benefit from lower gasoline prices next summer due to a change in gasoline standards that state environmental officials gained approval for this year.

North Carolina on track to meet new ozone standard

North Carolina currently is showing full compliance with the new, more stringent ozone standard that the U.S.

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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