What Is the Economic Impact of Data Centers? It’s a Secret.
Gov. Josh Stein wants lawmakers to rethink tax breaks for data centers. The industry’s opacity makes it difficult to evaluate costs and benefits.
Why This N.C. Farmer Is Fighting to Change the Poultry Production System
As Craig Watts’ legal battle drags on, the Trump administration moves to delay rules on how farmers get paid.
Lawsuit Challenges Stokes County’s Data Center Rezoning
The data center would be on 1,844 acres that abut or include farms, homes, and the burial grounds of Native American and enslaved people.
Advocates Say N.C.’s System for CAFO Complaints Is Falling Short
The state has only 14 inspectors for thousands of hog, poultry, and cattle farms, making it impossible to evaluate every complaint.
No Pipe Dream on the French Broad
Pipe from IPEX’s Asheville factory is still in the river 18 months after Hurricane Helene, with no indication the company will clean it up.
Regulators Nix $1.2 Billion Proposal to Dredge Wilmington Harbor
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to explain how it would mitigate environmental harms, including PFAS contamination.
Judge Upholds State Limits on 1,4-Dioxane Pollution in Utility Wastewater
The chemical, used in solvents, degreasers and some consumer products, is a likely carcinogen.
More Environment Coverage
As Helene Survivors Await State Help, Some Victims of Earlier Hurricanes Are Still Out of Their Homes
A new housing recovery program created to avoid the delays and cost overruns that plagued past efforts is already seeing similar problems.
Troubled Wayne County Hog Farm Hit With New Violations
The former White Oaks Farm has a biodigester to capture methane and a system to spray what’s left of the hog waste on nearby fields.
‘The Sequel Nobody Asked For’: N.C. Prepares for Another Winter Storm
State emergency management officials are warning residents to be ready for another disruptive stretch of winter weather.
Duke Energy Eyes Davidson County for a New Natural Gas Plant
The utility has been cagey about the exact location, but there are some clues.
Scientists Say This Chemical Could Cause Irreversible Harm. It’s Everywhere in Eastern N.C.
The discovery of TFA in blood and water samples raises questions about Chemours’ role in adding to the pollution burden.
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