Press Releases

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.

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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