Press Releases

N.C. Coastal Resources Commission to conduct special meeting Dec. 8

The federal EPA delays (again) DEQ coal ash cleanup efforts

State test results show no chemicals detected downstream from chemical spill in Moncure

Governor's award honors state employees for using Pepsi to clean up contamination

DEQ announces formation of new Energy Group

State environmental officials investigate spill at chemical company in Moncure

State announces winners of recycling poster contest

Governor McCrory proclaims Nov. 15 as America Recycles Day in North Carolina

N.C. Coastal Resources Commission will meet Nov. 17-18 in Atlantic Beach

State environmental commission agrees to schedule public hearings on power plan rule

The state Environmental Management Commission, or EMC, on Thursday voted to seek public comment on the Department of Environmental Quality's primary plan for complying with new federal rules for controlling carbon emissions.