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Following Record-Breaking Drought and Heat Waves, New Report Says Global Warming to Bring More Extreme Weather 9/08/2010

On the heels of Hurricane Earl and a summer that saw many parts of the state hit by record heat, severe storms, and damaging floods, a new Environment North Carolina report documents how global warming could lead to extreme weather events becoming even more common in the future.

Preservation News

After Yet Another Gulf Rig Explosion President Obama Should Permanently Ban New Drilling 9/02/2010

Governor Signs Bill to Protect North Carolina's Coast 8/04/2010

NC House Votes to Hold Oil Companies Accountable and Protect North Carolina's Coast 6/23/2010

Environment North Carolina Thanks President Obama for Canceling Drilling in Virginia; Calls for Ban on Drilling off NC coast 5/27/2010

Environment North Carolina Opposes Drilling at Wilmington Hearing 4/29/2010

Energy News

First-Ever Nuclear Loan Guarantee Package for Southern Company is a High-Risk Gamble 6/16/2010

Sun Puts North Carolina to Work 5/26/2010

Green Light Given to Nation’s First Offshore Wind Project 4/28/2010

Energy Efficient Buildings Would Save North Carolina Families $1400 per Year, While Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 3/31/2010

EPA Unveils List of Cities with the Most Efficient Buildings 3/23/2010

Global Warming News

Following Record-Breaking Drought and Heat Waves, New Report Says Global Warming to Bring More Extreme Weather 9/08/2010

NEW ANALYSIS-U.S. Senate Proposal Would Increase NC's Dependence on Oil and Cost Consumer's Millions 6/08/2010

Environment North Carolina: New Draft Climate Bill Takes Critical Steps Forward, But Must Do More to Get America Off Oil 5/12/2010

N.C. Receives Stimulus Funding for Transit: First Step Toward Our Transportation Future 1/28/2010

EPA’s Climate Announcement: Most Significant Step Yet 12/07/2009

Clean Water News

Over 1500 Tar Heels Draw Line in Sand Against Offshore Drilling 6/26/2010

Congress Takes Action to Protect North Carolina's Waters 4/21/2010

Catawba River ranks second for cancer-causing pollution 10/22/2009

Jordan Lake cleanup bill heads to Governor's Desk 6/22/2009

Senate votes to Protect Jordan Lake 6/17/2009

Clean Air News

Court delivers clean air victory for North Carolina 3/06/2009

EPA Smog Plan Misses the Mark, Won’t Protect Public Health 3/12/2008

Federal Court Vacates Illegal Mercury Controls 2/08/2008

Supreme Court Rules 9-0 Against Duke Energy 4/02/2007

New Report: Increased Air Pollution Exposure During Daily Commutes 2/28/2007

State Legislative News

Environmental Champions Applauded 6/19/2008

Environment North Carolina Releases 2006 Legislative Scorecard 10/25/2006

What Can Lawmakers Do in 2006 to Protect the Environment? 5/09/2006

Transportation News