North Carolina A&T Researchers Develop Building Material From Coal Ash
Researchers at North Carolina A&T have developed a new way to deal with coal ash. The discovery could turn the waste into something useful and economical.
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Lawmakers Compromise With McCrory On Coal Ash Cleanups
Lawmakers have reached a compromise with Gov. Pat McCrory on how to revise state law requiring cleanups at Duke Energy's North Carolina coal ash sites. The new bill could let Duke leave ash where it is at some plants, instead of removing it.
State Regulators: All Duke Energy Coal Ash Sites Must Be Cleaned Up
State environmental officials released proposed risk classifications for coal ash storage ponds Wednesday morning. There are changes from the preliminary classifications.
Deposition Reveals New Details In Lawsuit Over Coal Ash Pollution
New information is coming out involving Duke Energy's coal ash storage ponds.
One of the state's top health experts disagrees with a decision to call wells near coal ash dumps safe.
Environmental Bills On Agenda As Lawmakers Return To Raleigh
The North Carolina General Assembly opens its short session this week with several environmental bills up for consideration.
Federal Agency Examines How Coal Ash Sites Impact Minority Communities
Some residents in the Piedmont will get a chance to voice their concerns about coal ash during a public meeting Thursday.
As Health Concerns Mount, Neighbors Near Coal Ash Ponds Want Answers And Action
Public hearings are taking place across the state for residents that live near Duke Energy's coal ash pits.
North Carolina Coal Ash Oversight Commission Disbanded
The committee created to oversee the shutdown of Duke Energy's coal ash ponds has been disbanded.
State Lifts Do Not Drink Advisories Near Duke Energy Coal Ash Sites
State Health officials are lifting do not drink advisories for hundreds of North Carolinians who use well water and live near Duke Energy's coal ash ponds. Residents will be notified this week.
Judge OKs Duke Energy Environmental Compliance Plan
Duke Energy has a federal judge's approval on two of its compliance plans. These plans describe how the company will meet the environmental laws.