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Offshore drilling concerns

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The concern about the spike in gasoline prices is making its way to congress. Full story...
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Lake Waccamaw clearcutting concerns

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videoLake Waccamaw residents and officials are trying to save the last remaining wetlands in the cove canal swamp. Full story...
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Electronics recycling event this Saturday

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The digital switch is a good time to get rid of any old or unused electronics. Do not just toss them in the trash though. Full story...
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Progress Energy unveils plans for solar plant

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Utility company, Progress Energy is trying to reduce it's impact on the environment. It's doing it with some help from the sun. Full story...
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Commuter Challenge in the works

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Planning is in the works for the second annual Commuter Challenge. Full story...
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Dead zones in coastal waterways

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videoA new study indicates that waterways in coastal areas around the world are suffering. Full story...
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Tax breaks for owners of wildlife havens

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North Carolina is backing private landowners who want to make their property a haven for wildlife. Full story...
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Titan Cement Forum

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videoThe proposed Titan Americas cement plant can certainly draw a crowd. Tuesday the League of Women Voters and the Council of Neighborhood Associations held a public forum on the project. The forum at the New Hanover County library near Mayfair was packed full of residents worried about Titan Americas impact on the environment. Full story...
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League of Women Voters holds Titan forum

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People concerned about Titan America's plan to bring a cement plant to New Hanover County can get their questions answered tonight. Full story...
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Feds say proposed biohazard lab in NC had wide support

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A federal agency's report last year rated a North Carolina site as an excellent place for a proposed biohazard lab because of strong support, but that was before local governments and a congressman voiced their opposition. Full story...
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Pender County residents helping rebuild oyster beds

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People in Pender County have been saving their oyster shells. Today, those shells were put to a good use. WWAY joined volunteers from Pender Watch, UNCW and the Division of Marine Fisheries to lay down some oyster beds in forest sound. Full story...
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GOP, Democratic candidates differ on offshore drilling

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Republican candidate for governor Pat McCrory says his plan to allow drilling off the North Carolina coast would help farmers produce food for the nation. Full story...
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Utility to use gas made by Durham landfill into electricity

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Duke Energy Corp. plans to turn gas produced by a Durham city landfill into electricity. Full story...
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Water quality advisory at Wrightsville Beach

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Environmental health officials are advising swimmers to stay out of a certain area of Wrightsville Beach due to high bacteria levels. Full story...
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Residents of Kure Beach are feeling a little greener

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The town of Kure Beach just began a new weekly recycling program. Full story...
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