Press Releases

State cites Duke Energy with violations at Asheville coal ash reuse site

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 12:00 PM

The federal EPA delays (again) DEQ coal ash cleanup efforts

Monday, November 30, 2015 at 12:00 PM

State test results show no chemicals detected downstream from chemical spill in Moncure

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 12:00 PM

Governor's award honors state employees for using Pepsi to clean up contamination

Friday, November 20, 2015 at 12:00 PM

DEQ announces formation of new Energy Group

Friday, November 20, 2015 at 12:00 PM

State environmental officials investigate spill at chemical company in Moncure

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM

State announces winners of recycling poster contest

Monday, November 16, 2015 at 12:00 PM

Governor McCrory proclaims Nov. 15 as America Recycles Day in North Carolina

Friday, November 13, 2015 at 12:00 PM

N.C. Coastal Resources Commission will meet Nov. 17-18 in Atlantic Beach

Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 12:00 PM

State environmental commission agrees to schedule public hearings on power plan rule

Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM

The state Environmental Management Commission, or EMC, on Thursday voted to seek public comment on the Department of Environmental Quality's primary plan for complying with new federal rules for controlling carbon emissions.