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Lake Sediments Record North Carolina’s Coal Legacy
By: Kimberly M. S. Cartier, EOS October 14, 2022 Sediment cores taken from five lakes in North Carolina reveal the state’s history of coal ash pollution from power plants. Analysis […]
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A Heartfelt Farewell from Rachel Velez, Water Justice Program Director
After five inspiring years at Clean Water for North Carolina (CWFNC), I have made the difficult decision to step down from the organization to start a new career working in […]
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After Long Delay, Groups Sue EPA for Response on Factory Farm Water Pollution Rules
Food & Water Watch October 11, 2022 The Environmental Protection Agency’s failure to respond to a legal petition urging the agency to strengthen clean water rules governing factory farms has […]
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40 Years of EJ Wrap-Around: Thank You to Our Panelists & Video Recording!
Please join US in thanking Rev. William Kearney, Angella Dunston, and Danielle Koonce for their wonderful perspectives and input in commemorating 40 Years of Environmental Justice! They spoke in a […]
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Warren County commemorates 40 years of environmental justice struggle
By: Will Atwater, North Carolina Health News September 21, 2022 At around 7 a.m. last Saturday, cars began collecting in the parking lot of Coley Springs Missionary Baptist Church in […]
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Viewpoints: We’re Still Waiting on Chapel Hill Coal Ash Answers
By: Amanda Strawderman, Op-Ed for Chapelboro.com September 9, 2022 May 16, 2022. That was the date the Town of Chapel Hill and NC Dept of Environmental Quality held a virtual […]
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‘Really terrible science experiment’ leads to weeks-long spill from NC hog-waste lagoon
By Adam Wagner, Raleigh News & Observer September 6, 2022 The state inspector knew immediately there was trouble at White Oak Farms. When she visited the Wayne County farm on […]
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Consumer Confidence Reports: Opportunities and Challenges for Small NC Water Systems
Where does my drinking water come from? Is my water safe to drink? How is my water being treated? If you’ve ever found yourself asking these common drinking water questions, […]
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No Sacrifice Zones: Appalachian Resistance comes to DC September 8th!
In order to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, Senators Manchin and Schumer made a deal which introduces a separate piece of legislation that would fast-track permit approvals for fossil fuel […]
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40 Years of Environmental Justice: 2022 September Events
“40 Years of Environmental Justice: Birth in Warren County to Today & Beyond” Hosted by Clean Water for NC with Panelists: Angella Dunston, Rev. William (Bill) Kearney, Danielle Koonce & […]
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