NC Conservation Network

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North Carolina is facing toxic pollution risks in drinking water, air, soil, workplaces, homes and communities. EPA rollbacks and delays make those risks harder to prevent and clean up. www.wral.com/news/local/e...

"a proposed amendment to cap local property taxes looks appealing, but it’s really a gift to data centers, Duke Energy and Raleigh politicians."

"I wanted to help (children) understand that they have a powerful voice, sometimes more powerful that adults"

Some good news!

"Amazon, one of the wealthiest companies in the world, and Duke Energy, a regulated monopoly, can and should do better than belching deadly soot pollution into the air North Carolinians breathe from a whopping 649 diesel-fired generators powering a massive data center"

"Almost 2,000 sea turtle nests have been spotted along North Carolina’s coast this year — the second-most since the state started tracking nests in 2009."

"The Neuse River waterdog is only found in eastern NC within the Neuse and Tar River basins. Due to runoff from urban development degrading its habitat, it has disappeared from 35% of its range and is now federally threatened."

Glad to see so many Richmond County residents speaking out against Duke Energy and Amazon's massive data center.

A lot of coverage of the proposed settlement in the Duke Energy Carolinas rate hike case in NC has focused on the company's claim that it amounts to a 3.7% annual increase. But there's an important distinction worth understanding. 🧵

Duke Energy and Amazon want to sidestep clean air standards for a massive new data center in NC with 649 polluting diesel generators. If this project is approved, it could make it easier for future large-scale data centers to sidestep important environmental protections. Sign the petition to oppose!

We delivered over 30,000 petitions from NC residents who oppose Duke Energy's request to raise our energy bills!

"if grid improvements will disproportionately benefit data centers, why should residential customers bear more costs?"

"This is an insult to the people of eastern North Carolina. It does practically nothing for the state. It sends a message that the EPA doesn't really care about groundwater contamination" www.wunc.org/environment/...

After public outcry, Duke Energy has reduced its proposed rate hike – but not enough, and the corporation still wants to charge regular North Carolinians more than industrial and commercial customers. We need fair and affordable rates!

Enough people to pack out a championship-level arena and still overflow outside. That’s what opposition to Duke Energy’s proposed rate hike looks like.

“It’s an ongoing public health and environmental crisis." insideclimatenews.org/news/1006202...

A good breakdown of a complicated bill! @lisasorg.bsky.social insideclimatenews.org/news/0306202...

“This reversal is a slap in the face to every community that has fought for clean drinking water. EPA’s decision isn’t grounded in science or law – it’s a political choice that endangers families throughout America.”

“We need real action, and health based protection. Hold these chemical companies responsible!”

"The NCDOT is pursuing expanded passenger rail service across the state through the federal government’s Corridor Identification and Development (Corridor ID) Program as the state sees record ridership year-over-year."

"Duke Energy customers say ‘nightmare’ rate hike will force food, housing trade‑offs" www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

"Industries make more money if they don’t have to spend money to remove waste where it starts — at their facilities. What this rule would do is basically increase industry profits at the expense of everyday North Carolinians." www.wwaytv3.com/residents-cr...

"North Carolina’s drought is pushing water levels lower and putting a sharper focus on whether the state’s water supply can keep pace with growth and a changing climate." www.wral.com/news/state/n...

“Many of them are elderly or disabled, and they will be choosing between keeping their power on and paying for medicine or getting enough food. Why should this burden fall heavier on them?” www.cbs17.com/news/local-n...

"It’s an empty promise to North Carolina" www.dailytarheel.com/article/city...

😒 “A company with connections to the cryptocurrency industry is considering drilling for natural gas near the Deep River north of Sanford in Lee County, North Carolina.” insideclimatenews.org/news/0111202...

"The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) will hold three public hearings in April on proposed rules to monitor and reduce three PFAS compounds in wastewater discharged into the state’s surface waters." www.wect.com/2026/03/10/h...

Good news! NC just objected to the $1.2B Wilmington Harbor dredging project over environmental concerns.

Good news! NC just objected to the $1.2B Wilmington Harbor dredging project over environmental concerns.

Duke Energy reported $5 billion in profits yesterday. They are currently pushing to raise energy bills in NC by 18%. www.newsobserver.com/news/article...

"Duke Energy should be taking every possible step to lower cost burdens for its customers, not raising rates while planning to invest customer money in expensive gas plants." ncnewsline.com/2026/02/05/w...

Here's what our other states are doing to protect people from high gas prices. www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...

Literally putting polluters profits over people's lives. 👎 www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...

ASHEVILLE FRIENDS! Join MountainTrue and NC Conservation Network at The RAD Brewing Co. on 1/20 at 6:30pm for a short screening of two documentaries within the Fear in the Water: PFAS Stories series. RSVP here: action.ncconservationnetwork.org/page/92113/s...

Literally putting polluters profits over people's lives. 👎 www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...