Annual Report

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Smokestacks, buses to pollute less
In April, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 against Duke Energy, and in favor of Environment North Carolina and other petitioners, arguing that industrial smokestacks and power plants must meet today’s cost-effective pollution control standards when facilities are refurbished.

Legislature approves conservation measure
In July, lawmakers approved an Environment North Carolina-backed funding increase for the state’s land conservation programs. 

Jordan Lake and iconic rivers to see more protection
After nearly three years of deliberation, water quality testing and public input, last January state offi cials moved to protect one of the state’s last unspoiled waters, the North Fork First Broad River, from development.

Bill to cut 13 million tons of global warming pollution passed
In August, Gov. Easley signed into law a measure that promotes re-newable energy and energy effi ciency as a fi rst step toward curbing global warming pollution.

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