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Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday the formation of the North Carolina Climate Action Corps, which will focus on climate issues across the state.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday the formation of the North Carolina Climate Action Corps, which will focus on climate issues across the state.
 
The nation rejoiced yesterday as smoke rose from the White House, indicating the elderly President has survived yet another year.
The nation rejoiced yesterday as smoke rose from the White House, indicating the elderly President has survived yet another year.
 
A train derailment in Kentucky on Wednesday caused molten sulphur to spill out of two cars, starting a fire and leading to some residents evacuating the area.
A train derailment in Kentucky on Wednesday caused molten sulphur to spill out of two cars, starting a fire and leading to some residents evacuating the area.
 
New Jersey officials announced Tuesday that the state would be joining a growing list of Democrat-led states slated to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
New Jersey officials announced Tuesday that the state would be joining a growing list of Democrat-led states slated to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
 
Not even two weeks into the new school year, at least nine Wake County public schools have already been forced to dismiss students early or close entirely because of HVAC issues.
Not even two weeks into the new school year, at least nine Wake County public schools have already been forced to dismiss students early or close entirely because of HVAC issues.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (VolunteerNC), a division of the Governor’s office, has secured funding to create the North Carolina Climate Action Corps
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (VolunteerNC), a division of the Governor’s office, has secured funding to create the North Carolina Climate Action Corps
 
The old proverb states that April showers bring May Flowers. So, what does August heat bring? Answer: Huge electric bills. My July bill was so high I was convinced my meter was broken and called to get a service person to my house.
The old proverb states that April showers bring May Flowers. So, what does August heat bring? Answer: Huge electric bills. My July bill was so high I was convinced my meter was broken and called to get a service person to my house.
 
In what is believed to be the company's most dangerous mission to date, Elon Musk ordered the SpaceX team to land a rover on the obscured surface of New York City. The mission, though risky, is intended to gather important data about the harsh, uninhabitable wasteland.
In what is believed to be the company's most dangerous mission to date, Elon Musk ordered the SpaceX team to land a rover on the obscured surface of New York City. The mission, though risky, is intended to gather important data about the harsh, uninhabitable wasteland.
 
Social media users on Twitter compared the smoke-covered skies over New York City to scenes in popular sci-fi movies like “Blade Runner 2049” and “Dune” after wildfires in Canada turned the skyscape reddish-orange color.
Social media users on Twitter compared the smoke-covered skies over New York City to scenes in popular sci-fi movies like “Blade Runner 2049” and “Dune” after wildfires in Canada turned the skyscape reddish-orange color.
 
More than 400 Canadian wildfires are worsening air conditions throughout much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic United States — covering entire cities in a dense yellow haze and producing a hazardous environment for millions of Americans.
More than 400 Canadian wildfires are worsening air conditions throughout much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic United States — covering entire cities in a dense yellow haze and producing a hazardous environment for millions of Americans.
 
Smoke from the massive Canadian wildfires rampaging through its provinces and territories has engulfed the East Coast of the United States, and environmentalists who have opposed sound forest management are being blamed by many for it.
Smoke from the massive Canadian wildfires rampaging through its provinces and territories has engulfed the East Coast of the United States, and environmentalists who have opposed sound forest management are being blamed by many for it.
 
The Statue of Liberty was surrounded by an orange haze on Tuesday as New Yorkers were tormented by smoke coming from Canadian wildfires that started June 2 in Nova Scotia and Quebec.
The Statue of Liberty was surrounded by an orange haze on Tuesday as New Yorkers were tormented by smoke coming from Canadian wildfires that started June 2 in Nova Scotia and Quebec.
 
Plans to build electric vehicles at a proposed EV production plant in Chatham County have hit another pothole. Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast announced Friday that it will push off production until 2025.
Plans to build electric vehicles at a proposed EV production plant in Chatham County have hit another pothole. Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast announced Friday that it will push off production until 2025.
 
A senior researcher at Texas A&M University expressed concern that the EPA and other government agencies are neglecting to provide full information about the risks posed to residents of East Palestine, Ohio, in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical fallout.
A senior researcher at Texas A&M University expressed concern that the EPA and other government agencies are neglecting to provide full information about the risks posed to residents of East Palestine, Ohio, in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical fallout.
 
After news last week of layoffs and a restructuring of its North American division, VinFast may have cleared a hurdle in its efforts to build a production plant in Chatham County.
After news last week of layoffs and a restructuring of its North American division, VinFast may have cleared a hurdle in its efforts to build a production plant in Chatham County.
 
Thousands of trains have passed directly behind CeramFab since the business was established in 2017, but workers never gave much thought to what came down the tracks until February 3, when a 100-car Norfolk Southern train derailed right behind the business and turned the opera
Thousands of trains have passed directly behind CeramFab since the business was established in 2017, but workers never gave much thought to what came down the tracks until February 3, when a 100-car Norfolk Southern train derailed right behind the business and turned the opera
 
The New York Times claimed that concerns about the potentially hazardous effects from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, are overblown by “right-wing commentators” that seek to “sow distrust” in government agencies.
The New York Times claimed that concerns about the potentially hazardous effects from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, are overblown by “right-wing commentators” that seek to “sow distrust” in government agencies.
 
President Joe Biden’s administration rejected a request for federal disaster assistance from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in response to the train derailment in East Palestine earlier this month.
President Joe Biden’s administration rejected a request for federal disaster assistance from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in response to the train derailment in East Palestine earlier this month.
 
Vinyl chloride, the chemical released from the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, breaks down during combustion into phosgene, a substance used as a chemical weapon in World War I, according to multiple fact sheets from federal agencies.
Vinyl chloride, the chemical released from the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, breaks down during combustion into phosgene, a substance used as a chemical weapon in World War I, according to multiple fact sheets from federal agencies.
 
Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board investigating the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, are collecting and examining evidence related to the crash, which placed the small town at significant risk due to the presence of industrial chemicals on the vehicle.
Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board investigating the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, are collecting and examining evidence related to the crash, which placed the small town at significant risk due to the presence of industrial chemicals on the vehicle.
 
Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH) claimed that air quality near the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was similar both before the incident and after a controlled burn of chemicals at the site, even as residents continue to report serious health issues.
Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH) claimed that air quality near the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was similar both before the incident and after a controlled burn of chemicals at the site, even as residents continue to report serious health issues.
 
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg finally issued a statement on the train derailment (which has since developed into a toxic chemical environmental disaster) in Ohio on Monday evening
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg finally issued a statement on the train derailment (which has since developed into a toxic chemical environmental disaster) in Ohio on Monday evening
 
Residents of a small Ohio town were ordered to evacuate after a massive fire was caused by a 50-car train derailment Friday.
Residents of a small Ohio town were ordered to evacuate after a massive fire was caused by a 50-car train derailment Friday.
 
Dead animals, human health issues
Dead animals, human health issues
 
Mr. David Yates Daniel, Sr. age 70, a resident of Old Forte Shores Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday, January 26, 2023, at his home.
Mr. David Yates Daniel, Sr. age 70, a resident of Old Forte Shores Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday, January 26, 2023, at his home.
 
The N.C. Home Builders Association is sharing its concerns about a recent court ruling against an Ashe County asphalt plant.
The N.C. Home Builders Association is sharing its concerns about a recent court ruling against an Ashe County asphalt plant.
 
Order will accelerate economic development and job creation in the quickly growing zero-emission vehicle sector, expand access to cleaner and more affordable vehicles and advance the state’s climate and environmental justice goals
Order will accelerate economic development and job creation in the quickly growing zero-emission vehicle sector, expand access to cleaner and more affordable vehicles and advance the state’s climate and environmental justice goals
 
California regulators are considering a ban on new diesel trucks by 2040, according to a policy proposal due for review next month.
California regulators are considering a ban on new diesel trucks by 2040, according to a policy proposal due for review next month.
 
RALEIGH – More than $30.1 million from the N.C. Volkswagen Settlement Program will be distributed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to fund 161 new school buses across the state, with the majority of the funding going toward new all-electric school buses.
RALEIGH – More than $30.1 million from the N.C. Volkswagen Settlement Program will be distributed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to fund 161 new school buses across the state, with the majority of the funding going toward new all-electric school buses.
 
Major Investment Comes From Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Sen. Tillis Helped Author And Pass Into Law
Major Investment Comes From Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Sen. Tillis Helped Author And Pass Into Law
 
California has legalized the use of human remains for composting.
California has legalized the use of human remains for composting.
 
By signing the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden is delivering on his promise to build an economy that works for working families, including Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) families.
By signing the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden is delivering on his promise to build an economy that works for working families, including Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) families.
 
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