Energy Efficiency Building Codes Upheld

A state commission surprisingly blocked homebuilders from weakening building codes and hiking power bills.

Red Wolves Released to Wild

Eight of the endangered species were released from captivity in eastern NC.

Cooper Proposes Clean Water Spending

The governor made clean water a priority for spending American Rescue Plan funds.

Hogs, Trees, and Voters

Legislators advanced bills that harm hog farm neighbors, voters, and local tree preservation.

Supplying Offshore Wind from a NC Port

Carteret County and Morehead City could a major part of the East Coast’s supply chain.

Poll: North Carolinians Support American Jobs Plan

Even most conservative congressional districts want Congress to pass clean energy job investments.

DEQ Denies MVP Pipeline Permit Again

For a second time, the department said no to this natural gas pipeline in North Carolina.

Farm Bill Silences Hog Farm Opponents

The public wouldn’t get to scrutinize biogas projects.

Beasley, Budd Enter U.S. Senate Race

The former Chief Justice and current congressman joined the crowded fray.

DEQ Nominee Answers Tough Questions

Anti-environment legislators tried to pin her down on climate, hog waste, natural gas permitting.