Alpha-gal syndrome – tick-borne food allergy infesting Orange County
She had just finished a steak dinner at the banquet on the last day of the meetings when she suddenly had trouble breathing.
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Chapel Hill Office of Regional Environmental Group Secures Major Settlement for Red Wolf Recovery
Summer with Occasional Heat Waves Gives Way to ‘Heat Season’
An invasive insect has conquered Orange County’s ash trees
Solarize The Triangle heats up Orange County group energy savings for its second summer
Rabid fox attacks dog and owner in Orange County
Coyotes are here to stay, but experts say we can learn to live with them
Local animal shelters are filling again and adult dogs are their most-frequent guests
CH Council Approves 828 MLK Jr. Blvd. Bond; Splits on Aspen Development
Competing Narratives About Coal Ash Surround 828 MLK Jr. Blvd.’s Future
This week the Chapel Hill Town Council considers what next steps to take with the police station property widely known for its coal ash contamination.
828 MLK Site Back in Sight With $45 Million Bond Proposal
The Chapel Hill Town Council will consider a proposal at its Mar. 8 meeting to borrow $45 million to reimburse itself for funds advanced for early project costs.
Meating in the Middle: Local Stores, Distributors Offer Humanely Raised Meat
While some consumers have eliminated meat from their diets, many others choose to consume humanely raised, sustainable meat.
Plans to Sue EPA About UNC Emissions Go Up in Smoke; Petition Denied by EPA
The latest attempt to mitigate toxic emissions coming from the University of North Carolina (UNC) cogeneration plant has come to an abrupt end.
Final Total Lunar Eclipse Until 2025
At 3:02 a.m. EST on Nov. 8 begins the last total lunar eclipse to be seen not just this year, but also until 2025.
Horror in the Forest: Where the Real Terror Lies
Weird as some of those may look, the real menace is to the trees, not from them.
Feeling the Burn: Carrboro, Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club Threaten EPA Suit Over UNC Coal Burning
The Town of Carrboro, the Center for Biological Diversity, (CBD) and the Sierra Club are tired of waiting for a response from the EPA.
Public Comment Period Soon to Open for Orange County Solid Waste Master Plan
In the next few weeks OCSW, part of the county administration, will open a public comment period to gather input for a master plan already in the early stages of development.
OWASA Seeks Ways of Lowering Levels of Harmful Chemicals in Area Drinking Water
In June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a new interim drinking water health advisory for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Booker Creek Working Group Considers Recommendations to Protect Local Bottomland Forest
Chapel Hill’s Booker Creek Working Group continues to examine ways to improve stormwater management in the Booker Creek watershed.
UNC Feels the Heat over Continued Coal Combustion
The lonesome whistle and chug of a small train can be heard often several times a week as it cuts through the heart of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
Pulling Down the Purple Reign
Invasive wisteria is a “severe threat,” according to the North Carolina Native Plant Society. It grows fast and has no natural controls. As a result, wisteria is not just taking over wooded areas, it is actively killing trees….
Booker Creek Working Group Moves Towards Tentative Recommendations at Meeting
Chapel Hill’s Booker Creek Working Group met Monday, March 13 to discuss “tentative recommendations” for ongoing water management issues.
Site Improvements Underway at Legion Road Property While Land-Use Plans Remain on Hold
COMMUNITY By Pamir Kiciman On a warm January afternoon following a weekend of snow and ice, Colony Woods residents Bill and Anne Brashear accompanied a local reporter on a tour…
OWASA Board Authorizes Staff to Explore Jordan Lake Water Supply Agreement with Durham, Chatham
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority voted Thursday to allow staff to engage in discussions with neighboring jurisdictions on a long-range water infrastructure agreement.
Wisteria Increases Trees’ Vulnerability to Storm Damage
A tree, weakened by heavy infestation of invasive wisteria, fell on power lines during the storm early this week.
What Can Chapel Hill Learn from Mecklenburg County About Stormwater Management?
Mecklenburg County is widely respected across North Carolina for its innovations in managing stormwater runoff in urban areas.
The Meadow in the Middle: What Will Become of Carrboro’s Largest Remaining Natural Area?
Just after midnight on Aug. 13, the silhouette of a slight figure, pale in the summer moonlight, could be seen among the graves in Carrboro’s Westwood Cemetery…
Booker Creek Flood Mitigation Project Placed on Hold in Response to Resident Concerns
Residents came out in full force this week to express their affection for the forested areas along Chapel Hill’s Booker Creek and to voice opposition to the proposed removal of about 50 acres…
Decision Looms for OWASA’s Long-Range Water Supply Plan
Orange Water and Sewer Authority is in the process of reevaluating its Long-Range Water Supply Plan (LRWSP) to ensure it can meet the community’s water supply demands 50 years into the future.
Brown Bequest to Help Preserve County Land
Joyce Brown’s advocacy for the environment is continuing even after her death. The estate of the former long-time Chapel Hill Town Council member has made a nearly $2 million bequest to the Eno River Association to maintain and purchase land and easements in Orange County within the Eno River basin.
UNC Sued Over Coal-Burning Plant
Two environmental groups say UNC-Chapel Hill is violating the federal Clean Air Act for the ongoing use of two outdated coal-burning boilers, according to a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Greensboro this week.
CHCCS Student Climate Activism Takes Many Forms
Many high schoolers in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro district can speak passionately and directly to the urgency of environmental issues.
Journalists Travel to Chapel Hill to Discuss Climate Change
Professional seminars attract a wide range of visitors to Chapel Hill, including professionals who need continuing education, retirees who enroll in workshops at UNC Friday Center…