The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality hereby gives notice that the following facility has applied for the approval of an air permit to construct and operate a methyl bromide fumigation operation.
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AirKeeper Spotlight: Steve O’Neil
North Carolina has a proud contingent of naturalists, conservationists, and citizens interested in protecting the natural splendor of the state. One very dedicated naturalist working with Clean Air Carolina, Steve O’Neil, founder of Earthshine Nature Programs, has been finding AirKeeper partners all over western North Carolina. He’s installed multiple particle monitors, including at the Cherokee Welcome Center, and most recently at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Center (PARI)!
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2018 Airkeeper Awards: Honoring Leaders for Their Air Quality Work
On March 7, Clean Air Carolina recognized 11 individuals and organizations from across the state for their leadership in working to improve air quality in North Carolina at the annual Airkeeper Awards reception.
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Air, Climate and Community Health Take Center Stage at 2018 NC BREATHE
As the saying goes, “Dose makes the poison.” Kim Lyerly, M.D., of Duke University illustrated this adage in his opening talk. Lyerly noted that people breathe an average of 30 pounds of air a day, but only ingest four to five pounds of water....
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Smart Monitoring in the Foothills
Clean Air Carolina is partnering with Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) to deploy smart air quality sensors in four North Carolina counties.
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GUEST BLOG: MAHA Exhibits at 2018 Minority Health Conference
By: Dorothy Rawleigh, CHES “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.” This quote by civil rights activist Audrey Lorde was heard numerous times at the 39th Annual Minority Health Conference that took place on Friday,...
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Clean Air for Cliffside
Local landmark to host first-of-its-kind air sensor Historic Cliffside, North Carolina is home to many people who love the state and care deeply about its natural environment. Rutherford and Cleveland Counties are home to some of the former mill communities that put...
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Coastal Cohort: Wilmington is the focus of cutting edge research
Wilmington is considered one of the top destinations for Carolina coastal travelers. Its quaint downtown, rich history, and access to vibrant beaches make it a must-see for anyone this side of the mountains. The charm and appeal of the city make it a great place to...
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MAHA teaches Campbell University health sciences students about air quality
Professor Rebecca Crouch took a deep breath and blew until she felt light-headed and dizzy. She quickly clamped the balloon shut and inhaled to replenish her lungs with air. Using a ruler, she measured the balloon’s diameter at 16 centimeters, which is about 2200...
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Guest Blog: Duke Rate Hike Should be Denied
Duke Energy is under close scrutiny for a recently proposed rate hike to cover the costs of coal ash leaching and associated environmental remediation, grid modernization, and new gas plants. A number of advocacy groups, expert testimony on behalf of corporations Apple, Facebook, and Google, as well as various editorial pieces, have strongly criticized this proposition. The NC Utilities Commission should deny this request for a number of reasons.
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