In Durham, the Journey of a Plastic Bottle
This story originally published in The 9th Street Journal. Inside a concrete bay at Durham’s Waste Disposal and Recycling Center […]
Environment
Scott Signs Ban on Toxic Herbicide Paraquat
Vermont has become the first state in the nation to ban paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide used in local orchards
Lawmakers Reject Scott’s Effort to Weaken Wetland Rules for Housing
Lawmakers on Thursday rejected an effort by Gov. Phil Scott to weaken wetland protections as a way to spur more
Duke University Plans to Build a Small Data Center
This story originally published at Inside Climate News. Duke University plans to build a small data center at Central Campus, potentially
Vermonters Are Being More Careful Outdoors to Avoid Tick Illnesses
After years of apartment living, Francis McGill and his wife, Charlotte, found their little slice of Vermont heaven in 2019:
Vermonters Are Being More Careful Outdoors to Avoid Tick Illnesses
After years of apartment living, Francis McGill and his wife, Charlotte, found their little slice of Vermont heaven in 2019:
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In the Vermont House, a Bid to Weaken Conservation Goals Falls Short
Republicans in the House of Representatives this week tried but failed to water down conservation efforts with a bill that
Tree Canopy Loss in Apex is Among the Highest in Wake County. Now the Town is Considering New Protections.
Apex residents said goodbye to local landmark “Oakey” last week, a 140-year-old oak tree off of Hunter Street. The town
Wu’s new climate plan sets roadmap for cutting emissions by 2030
Local News Compared to previous iterations, the new plan emphasizes shorter-term implementation and collaboration with outside partners to cut emissions
Big Ideas for the Triangle’s Climate Future
As we put together the INDY’s Earth Day edition, local headlines warned of record high temperatures for this time of