Becket Adams explains for the Washington Examiner the thorough research Seattle employed before banning plastic drinking straws. Seattle has made it official: It is now the first major U.S. city…
The House Select Committee on North Carolina River Quality met on the morning of January 4th, 2018. If you missed it, here is a quick overview: The proposed draft discussed…
Becki Gray responded on Time Warner Cable News’ “Capital Tonight” to Gov. Pat McCrory’s decision to allow a new coal ash law to take effect without his signature.
In 2002 the State of North Carolina passed what was officially titled “Improve Air Quality/Electric Utilities,” which became better known as the Clean Smokestacks Bill (CSB). When the CSB was…
Here?s one of the most interesting elements of a Business Week article on utilities? response to the pressure to generate ?clean power?: In their search for clear rules, some CEOs…
There was an article today in the Winston-Salem Journal that may be overstating a ban on throwing away plastic bottles. The article leads with: North Carolina is set to make…
Raleigh Democratic Sen. Josh Stein has introduced a bill to reduce the use of plastic bags. According to the News & Observer, The bill would ban plastic bags at major…
The N.C. House Environment Committee just approved the coastal stormwater bill described in this morning’s Carolina Journal exclusive. The bill still needs approval from the full House and the governor’s…
RALEIGH — Lawmakers should not extend the work of their state climate commission, unless that group stops ignoring the will of the legislature and starts doing the job it was…
The global warming apostles live amongst us. They direct us. They limit us. They indoctrinate our children. North Carolina is no exception. Out state, as well as others, have pandered…
Supporters of the so-called "Clean Smokestacks" bill now under consideration by the state legislature are citing a study they claim proves that the legislation would save the lives of a…