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Drivers in NC closer to seeing emission tests go away if EPA approves

  • May 13
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Trump admin. repeals EPA greenhouse gases 'endangerment finding'

  • Feb 13

TSA, EPA workers in the Triangle feel effects of government shutdown

  • Oct 11, 2025

EPA puts employees who spoke out against Trump on leave

  • Jul 4, 2025

EPA announces rollback for some limits on PFAs in drinking water

  • May 14, 2025

Granville County residents again sound the alarm over water quality

  • Feb 12, 2025

Has a 'cabinet in waiting' lived up to its name?

  • Jan 18, 2025

Cancer-causing chemicals used in homes and workplaces banned by EPA

  • Dec 10, 2024

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EPA announces national standard to limit PFAS in drinking water

  • Apr 10, 2024
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EPA pledges to hold train company accountable over Ohio toxic train disaster

  • Feb 21, 2023
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Citing GenX, EPA announces strategy to combat chemical contamination

  • Oct 18, 2021
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Senate confirms Michael Regan as head of EPA

  • Mar 11, 2021

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Reducing food waste is good for your budget and the planet

The EPA says food waste in the U.S. is equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions of more than 50 million passenger cars and is responsible for 58% of methane emissions from municipal landfills.

  • Oct 29, 2024

Elevated lead levels found in soil at Gill Street Park in Zebulon

Sections of a public park in Zebulon are now off limits after soil testing found elevated lead levels.

  • Apr 17, 2024

Sanford community among worst air quality in state, experts call it 'cause for concern'

"The air is so dry."

  • Apr 11, 2024

New standards on PFAS in drinking water aims to reduce illnesses, cancer, CDC says

The new standard is legally enforceable and aims to reduce exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS.

  • Apr 10, 2024

EPA announces national standard to limit PFAS in drinking water

The rule is the first national drinking water limit on toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are widespread and long lasting in the environment.

  • Apr 10, 2024