Yadkin County residents dig in for a fight against a proposed mine near homes, elementary school
Yadkin County residents dig in for a fight against a proposed mine near homes, elementary school
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Umstead park supporters cheer quarry permit denial
Wake Stone wanted to expand its operation at a site near the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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DEQ Denies Mining Permit for Quarry Next to Umstead State Park
The proposed quarry has been contentious since 2019. Quarry opponents unsuccessfully fought the leases legality in court, but have relentlessly pressured state officials to reject the mining permit.
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New redistricting plans advance, mask mandates fall, and book banning back in the news: The week's top stories on Policy Watch
Redistricting, mask mandates, COVID-19, Umstead State Park, NCDEQ, student loans
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PFAS, Climate Change, Mining, and Hazardous Waste: 2022 Will Be Another Critical Year for the Environment in North Carolina
In addition to climate change, North Carolina faces several environmental crises: Perfluorinated compounds in drinking water. The proliferation of the mining industry. Hazardous waste, air pollution, environmental justice.
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Skilled in diplomacy, Elizabeth Biser coasts to NC DEQ Secretary confirmation
North Carolina Senate committee approves nominee Elizabeth Biser to head Department of Environmental Quality
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Appeals court upholds lease for quarry near RDU :: WRAL.com
Updated December 15, 2020 12:24 p.m. EST Raleigh, N.C. — A three-judge panel of the state Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Tuesday against an attempt by an environmental group to void a lease for a gravel mine near Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority agreed in March 2019 to a 25-year lease with Wake Stone Corp. for a quarry adjacent to the airport. The Umstead Coalition, along with a couple who live next to the planned quarry and a mountain biking grou...
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