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Read Duke’s groundwater assessment plans for coal-fired plants in N.C.
From the N.C . Department of Environment and Natural Resources On Sept. 26, 2014, Duke Energy submitted draft plans for the assessment of groundwater at its 14 coal-fired power stations located in North Carolina. The plans include proposed site assessment activities...
10/1: Merging environmental organizations welcome new regional director
Western North Carolina Alliance, Environmental and Conservation Organization and the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance—three regional grassroots environmental organizations in the process of merging—are pleased to welcome Mark Stierwalt as director of their Southern...
10/29: WNCA’s official comments on proposed N.C. fracking rules
Western North Carolina Alliance presents its official comments on the draft rules for the management of shale gas exploration and development in North Carolina. This letter supplements oral comments submitted by WNCA Co-Director Julie Mayfield at the Mining and Energy...
N.C. coal ash bill falls short
Legislature’s coal ash bill ensures cleanup only at Asheville and three other sites While Asheville and three other sites across the state are winners in the coal ash bill adopted by the North Carolina legislature, overall the House and Senate have failed to deliver...
EPA extends comment period on climate rules
From the Wall Street Journal, Sept. 16, 2014 Draft Regulations Aim to Control Power-Plant Carbon Emissions WASHINGTON—The Obama administration said Tuesday it is allowing more time for the public to weigh in on draft regulations controlling carbon emissions from...
Have your say on fracking rules in N.C.!
WNCA's official statement/comments on proposed fracking rules in NC: Read or download the statement here. WNC fracking news updates: Sylva Herald: Opponents dominate WCU fracking hearing Asheville Citizen-Times: Large crowd turns thumbs down on fracking rules WLOS...