Why were plants like Winston Weaver allowed in neighborhoods?
On the evening of January 31, 2022, a fire broke out at the Winston Weaver fertilizer plant located in a business and residential area on Winston-Salem's north side.
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Regulators To Ease Restrictions On Drones, Clearing The Way For More Commercial Uses
Federal regulations haven't kept up with technology, say drone operators and enthusiasts. Now the Department of Transportation is proposing to allow drones to fly over cities and at night.
E-Cigarettes Likely Encourage Kids To Try Tobacco But May Help Adults Quit
While not as toxic as regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes do pose a health risk and largely contain the addictive substance nicotine, according to a major new health review ordered by the government.
Drone Dilemma: Balancing State And Federal Air Space Regulations
Maybe you're among the growing number of people who received a drone for Christmas. If so, you're not alone.
How Trump Has Put His Mark On Policy, Slowly
A year after the consequential 2016 presidential election, some policies have changed. Others have remained surprisingly sticky.
Appeals Court Says EPA Can't Keep Delaying Obama-Era Methane Rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. notes the EPA can choose to rewrite a rule designed to prevent leaks from natural gas facilities. But it can't just put it off for two years, the judges decided.
Environmentalists Rejoice: Court Says Land Regulation Doesn't Go 'Too Far'
The court upheld a regulation preventing a Wisconsin family from developing part of their land, denying them government compensation. The decision is a huge win for regulators and environmentalists.
Are State Rules For Treating Sepsis Really Saving Lives?
Some states dictate how doctors must treat this life-threatening reaction to infection, and early intervention is helping. But scientific evidence may be changing too rapidly for the rules to keep up.
Exclusive: New State Report Finds ‘A Lot More’ Poultry Waste Than Officials Realized
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has issued a new report that takes a closer look at poultry farming in the state. Officials say they had no idea how much waste is coming from the industry, and that it's a lot more than they anticipated, topping cattle and swine combined.
What Worked For Obamacare And What Didn't? Lessons From 5 States
A look at how five states' Affordable Care Act exchanges fared shows that more populous markets had an easier time keeping prices down and offering a choice of plans and providers.