Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 10h

GREENVILLE, GREENSBORO, CHARLOTTE, & CARRBORO! We're bringing our trivia nights to y'all. Hope to see you at one of the events below!

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 2d

"Unfortunately, what removing the target is going to allow Duke to do is run its aging, inefficient, dirty coal plants for longer."

www.wfae.org/2025-10-02/d...

Duke Energy has released its new carbon-reduction plan. Here's how 2025 NC legislation shaped it.

The NC General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's veto to pass a bill removing an interim carbon reduction target.

www.wfae.org

1 2

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 5d

"Unfortunately, what removing the target is going to allow Duke to do is run its aging, inefficient, dirty coal plants for longer."

www.wfae.org/2025-10-02/d...

Duke Energy has released its new carbon-reduction plan. Here's how 2025 NC legislation shaped it.

The NC General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's veto to pass a bill removing an interim carbon reduction target.

www.wfae.org

1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 7d

"the group should be “thinking about how we can maintain affordability for the individuals who can least afford to manage large rate increases over the next three or four years.”

www.wunc.org/2025-10-01/d...

Data center uncertainty looms large over inaugural state energy task force meeting

Over the next decade, utilities are predicting that data centers, manufacturing and electrification will drive up energy demand at an unprecedented rate. Gov. Stein has tasked a group of experts and w...

www.wunc.org

1 2

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 8d

"Now, one year after Helene, partners are focused on long-range plans to restore and protect the forest transformed by the storm."

carolinapublicpress.org/72736/roan-h...

Damage from Helene creates conservation headaches for crucial highland spruce-fir forest

Roan Highlands in NC are home to rare spruce-fir habitat and many unique species. A year after Helene, they are at increased risk.

carolinapublicpress.org

Reposted by NC Conservation Network

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 15d

“This is a huge source of nitrogen, phosphorus, pathogens, and it is under-regulated and really unmonitored in a way that we don't see for any other type of industry”

www.wfae.org/2025-09-23/c...

CAFO Country: As hog and poultry operations spread, so do concerns

In 2007, North Carolina permanently banned new or expanded hog farms that collect waste in lagoons and spray it on fields as fertilizer. The idea was to shift to cleaner disposal methods at these conc...

www.wfae.org

2 1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 15d

“This is a huge source of nitrogen, phosphorus, pathogens, and it is under-regulated and really unmonitored in a way that we don't see for any other type of industry”

www.wfae.org/2025-09-23/c...

CAFO Country: As hog and poultry operations spread, so do concerns

In 2007, North Carolina permanently banned new or expanded hog farms that collect waste in lagoons and spray it on fields as fertilizer. The idea was to shift to cleaner disposal methods at these conc...

www.wfae.org

2 1

Reposted by NC Conservation Network

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 26d

“We shouldn’t have to fight this hard for clean drinking water,” Meeker said. “Somebody needs to take responsibility.”

"Forever chemicals" found in Chapel Hill well as county studies sludge’s role

PFAS detected in a Chapel Hill family’s well are prompting Orange Water and Sewer Authority to launch private well testing near historic sludge fields as state regulators study potential contamination...

www.wral.com

4 4

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 19d

"The threat that this river, which is our drinking water supply, is gonna get even more contaminated with PFAS, is very real"

www.wect.com/2025/09/18/c...

Chemours pushes to increase PFAS production at Fayetteville Works Plant

Environmental advocates say they're concerned increasing production could increase pollution levels downstream.

www.wect.com

1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 20d

Our Organizer, Kristen, was recently invited to join The Backyard Naturalists, a podcast hosted by one of our amazing volunteers! 🎙️ Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/6eCC...

1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 26d

“We shouldn’t have to fight this hard for clean drinking water,” Meeker said. “Somebody needs to take responsibility.”

"Forever chemicals" found in Chapel Hill well as county studies sludge’s role

PFAS detected in a Chapel Hill family’s well are prompting Orange Water and Sewer Authority to launch private well testing near historic sludge fields as state regulators study potential contamination...

www.wral.com

4 4

Reposted by NC Conservation Network

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 27d

Our online auction ends TOMORROW (Fri, 9/12) at 6pm! From distillery tours to whitewater adventures, museum passes to hand-crafted treasures, this is your chance to experience the best of North Carolina while supporting our mission. Bid here: givebutter.com/c/NCCNAUCTIO...

1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 27d

Our online auction ends TOMORROW (Fri, 9/12) at 6pm! From distillery tours to whitewater adventures, museum passes to hand-crafted treasures, this is your chance to experience the best of North Carolina while supporting our mission. Bid here: givebutter.com/c/NCCNAUCTIO...

1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 29d

She is passionate about utilizing visual media and storytelling to advocate for pressing issues in society, particularly around environmental and social justice. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, sculpting, yoga, and drinking tea! (2/2)

1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · 29d

MEET OUR SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN: Ahlanna Jackson

Ahlanna is a Junior at Wake Forest University majoring in Political Science with a double minor in Journalism and Environmental Studies. (1/2)

1 2

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our online auction is officially live! 🎉
From distillery tours to whitewater adventures, museum passes to hand-crafted treasures, this is your chance to experience the best of North Carolina while supporting our mission.

Start bidding here: givebutter.com/c/NCCNAUCTIO...

1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · Sep 4

"the state establishing a preliminary health goal is only the first step of many."

Local officials, advocates ask NC health officials for guidance to regulate 1,4 dioxane

1,4 dioxane is a toxic, man-made chemical. It's different than PFAS, another type of chemical commonly found in drinking water sources.

www.wunc.org

1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · Sep 2

“What EPA is doing is systematically putting the interest of corporate polluters and political ideology ahead of EPA’s mission of protecting public health and the environment.”

With Latest Round of Terminations, Trump Administration Continues Dismantling EPA’s Environmental Justice Portfolio - Inside Climate News

“Without EPA staff on the job, the air we breathe and the water we drink will be at greater risk from toxic pollution that causes cancer, asthma attacks, lung disease and other health threats,” one fo...

insideclimatenews.org

1 1

Reposted by NC Conservation Network

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · Aug 26

“To me, the scariest bill that passed this session was House Bill 402,” said Brooks Rainey, a lobbyist for the Southern Environmental Law Center, or SELC. “It makes it very difficult for agency boards and commissions to pass rules.”

www.publicradioeast.org/2025-08-25/c...

Climate and environmental legislation to watch in Raleigh

The 2025 legislation session resumes in Raleigh this week, though no votes are currently expected, and environmental and climate advocates are eyeing a number of key bills that could help or hinder th...

www.publicradioeast.org

1 1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · Aug 26

“To me, the scariest bill that passed this session was House Bill 402,” said Brooks Rainey, a lobbyist for the Southern Environmental Law Center, or SELC. “It makes it very difficult for agency boards and commissions to pass rules.”

www.publicradioeast.org/2025-08-25/c...

Climate and environmental legislation to watch in Raleigh

The 2025 legislation session resumes in Raleigh this week, though no votes are currently expected, and environmental and climate advocates are eyeing a number of key bills that could help or hinder th...

www.publicradioeast.org

1 1

Reposted by NC Conservation Network

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · Aug 15

🐂 HELLO BULL CITY FRIENDS! 🐂Come join us at Hi-Wire Brewing in Durham on Thursday (8/21, 6pm) for Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of NC’s plants, animals, geography, & environmental issues. We’ve got some cool prizes for the winners + infinite bragging rights!

1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thinking of our friends at the coast! Please be safe.

www.wral.com

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · Aug 15

🐂 HELLO BULL CITY FRIENDS! 🐂Come join us at Hi-Wire Brewing in Durham on Thursday (8/21, 6pm) for Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of NC’s plants, animals, geography, & environmental issues. We’ve got some cool prizes for the winners + infinite bragging rights!

1

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · Aug 13

Yup.

Dennis Draughon @dennisdraughon.bsky.social · Aug 13

NC Conservation Network @ncconservation.bsky.social · Aug 12

"Firefighters exposed to the foam say in court documents the materials caused their cancer, while residents near military bases that used the foams allege contaminated water triggered their illnesses." (2/2)

2