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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Clean Air Carolina has partnered with Novant Health and Carolinas HealthCare System to implement clean construction practices at their future facilities. The two medical systems joined together to improve air quality on their construction sites by requiring the use of...
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ACTION ALERT: Duke Energy has cranked up the heat on Governor Cooper’s administration to approve the destructive fracked-gas Atlantic Coast Pipeline by the end of THIS WEEK!! Duke and its corporate partner in the ACP, Dominion Energy, are pushing hard to build the...
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Citizen Scientist Blog William H. Schlesinger is one of the nation’s leading ecologists and earth scientists and a passionate advocate for translating science for lay audiences. A member of the National Academy of Sciences, he has served as dean of the Nicholas School...
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