NC Renewable Power incinerates wood chips, poultry litter, and poultry cakes and produces electricity that is sold to Duke Energy. It is a highly polluting facility with major violations and fines issued by NC DEQ. We are sharing this with you due to your interest in environmental and public health and environmental justice across North […]
Sunday, February 20, 2022 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET Join the Creation Care Alliance on Sunday, February 20th, at 4:00 pm for "Environmental Injustice: Race, Class & Climate Change" with Will Barber III. Barber's presentation will focus on the many social justice implications of climate change and will be followed by a conversation and […]
Talking Points from Grassroots and Community Organizations Summary of Major Talking Points on NCRP NCRP Advocates Talking Points Environmental Justice Policies Can’t Support the Status Quo North Carolina Renewable Power (NCRP) Information/Bullet Points Public Hearing to be held February 21 on Draft Air Permit for North Carolina Renewable Power RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of […]
Andrea Harris Environmental Justice and Inclusion Subcommittee Invites Public Comment on Policy Recommendations Recommendations will aid communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 The Andrea Harris Task Force’s Environmental Justice and Inclusion Subcommittee will host a listening session on Thursday, February 24 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. to hear comments from the public on priorities for addressing environmental […]
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its meeting Monday, February 28, remotely via teleconference. Members of the public are welcome to participate online or by phone. Internet access is not required to attend the meeting. WHO: Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board WHAT: Board Meeting via teleconference […]
EPA invites the public to participate in two identical virtual public meetings related to environmental justice and the development of the proposed Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) on March 2, 2022 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, eastern time) and April 5, 2022 (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, eastern time). Registration […]
The Division of Water Infrastructure will hold the first of two listening sessions on Friday, March 4 to hear initial stakeholder input on the potential uses for $82 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Stormwater Funding. The session will be held via WebEx and members of the public are invited to participate online or […]
The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Green Square in Raleigh. The meeting will also be available via WebEx and the public is invited to listen online or by phone. For virtual attendees who wish to speak during the informal public comment portion of the meeting, please email Jennifer […]
The Environmental Management Commission is a 15-member commission appointed by the Governor, the Senate Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House. The Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the state’s air and water resources. Commission members are chosen to represent various interests, including the medical profession, agriculture, […]
View the agenda The Environmental Management Commission is a 15-member commission appointed by the Governor, the Senate Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House. The Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the state’s air and water resources. Commission members are chosen to represent various interests, including the […]
About this event DATE: March 15, 2022 TIME: 2 p.m. Eastern, 1 p.m. Central, Noon Mountain, 11 a.m. Pacific AGENDA: Leadership Updates Additional Topics to Come Listening Session and Dialogue: Q&A about ongoing EJ initiatives The purpose of these calls is to inform communities about EPA's environmental justice work and enhance opportunities to maintain an open dialogue […]
State Accepting Public Comments on Draft Permit to address Chemours Groundwater Contamination Permit is part of remediation plan to prevent PFAS discharge to the Cape Fear River The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) is accepting public comments on a draft permit to treat PFAS-contaminated groundwater, surface water and stormwater […]
