The North Carolina General Assembly is proposing a 54-page list of changes to environmental regulations so bad that even DENR is warning against the move. In a 12-page analysis distributed to North Carolina lawmakers, DENR warned that one proposal could cause “severe environmental damage,” while another could result in federal authorities moving in “to take … Continue reading
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Trash on Mountain Island Lake shores
Trash on the shores of Mountain Island Lake has been an ongoing problem for some time. Although everyone should be able to enjoy the lake, it is expected that everyone will also treat the lake and its shores with respect, and “leave it as they found it.” Unfortunately, some folks are leaving mounds of trash … Continue reading
Coal Ash Removal Plan for Riverbend/Mountain Island Lake
Duke Energy has just submitted its coal ash management plan (see a link to the plan at the bottom of this post) for Riverbend Steam Station on Mountain Island Lake to state regulators, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). If the plan is approved, Duke could begin removing ash as early as March. Initial … Continue reading
Coal ash legislation is moving fast
Coal ash legislation is moving quickly through the North Carolina legislature and our representatives need to hear from us on this important issue. http://www.wncn.com/story/25782274/nc-bill-would-require-duke-energy-to-close-coal-ash-dumps-within-15-years Although this proposal goes further than what Governor McCrory proposed, there are still a lot of issues with the legislation. While Riverbend has already been picked out for a somewhat higher … Continue reading
