Every May, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acknowledges Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW). The goal of this week is to raise awareness of the importance of protecting our air & educating people on how to eliminate harmful factors in our atmosphere. To celebrate, we want to provide background information on this week’s...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Duke Energy’s Updated Carbon Plan Fails to Meet the Moment The Carbon Plan should be an opportunity to reshape North Carolina’s energy future and protect community health. That means no new fossil fuel infrastructure or power plants. Unfortunately, the draft Carbon Plan filed by Duke Energy today fails to meet the moment....

On June 27 the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) held a public hearing at the Sampson County Courthouse to listen to community feedback on an air quality permit application for Sapphire Renewable Natural Gas (SRNG). If approved, this permit could allow the facility to emit harmful air pollutants that would negatively impact residents and...