North Carolina
Facing a second controversial gas pipeline, North Carolina takes a new tack
Still facing criticism for approving a permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, state regulators question another project.
North Carolina
Why North Carolina’s poultry industry isn’t creating biogas like hog farms are
Poultry growers are under less pressure and have fewer incentives than hog farms to convert animal waste to energy.
biogas
Smithfield hog biogas ambitions ‘a big step forward’ on climate action
Smithfield, the world’s largest pork producer, says its venture is driven not by growing legal pressure, but by a commitment to reduce its climate footprint.
coal ash
Critics: North Carolina officials ‘failing’ after Florence coal ash spills
Environmental activists want more testing and accountability following coal ash breaches at two Duke Energy sites during Hurricane Florence.
pipelines
Second North Carolina community passes anti-pipeline measure
The tiny hamlet of Stoneville is the latest community to pass a resolution opposing a Mountain Valley Pipeline extension.