Colorado-based weather researchers say three hurricanes formed in the Atlantic this year, two fewer than they predicted before the season and one less than their August update called for.

1. Nov. 19, 2009

An environmental group says North Carolina's future with solar energy can be bright.

1. Nov. 18, 2009

The state Department of Transportation reopened a stretch of N.C. Highway 12 north of Rodanthe on Hatteras Island and ended emergency ferry routes used to connect Rodanthe and the Dare County mainland.

1. Nov. 18, 2009

Some stores are adding a monetary incentive for their customers to go green, ditch the plastic bags and use reusable shopping bags.

1. Nov. 16, 2009

Gov. Bev Perdue declared a state of emergency Monday for Dare County to help residents there get financial help to clean up after recent flooding.

1. Nov. 16, 2009

Fishermen have known for years that they’ve had to steam farther and farther from shore to find the cod, haddock and winter flounder that typically fill dinner plates in New England.

1. Nov. 16, 2009

Dare County Commissioner Warren Judge said a court order to protect nesting birds along the coast has gone too far.

1. Nov. 12, 2009

Ten months after millions of cubic yards of coal ash spilled from a Tennessee Valley Authority dam, Gary Topmiller and his wife, Pam, said they are trapped in their home across the Emory River from the site and "living in hell."

1. Nov. 10, 2009

A North Carolina contractor says plans for a new sea turtle hospital in Surf City are in the works.

1. Nov. 6, 2009

Two UNC-Chapel Hill students were struck by a tree that fell on campus Monday, campus police said.

1. Nov. 3, 2009

The City of Raleigh is launching “Recycle and Win” Tuesday, an initiative designed to educate residents on the right way to recycle and to encourage them to do it.

1. Nov. 8, 2009

In the Triangle, drivers were paying about $2.65 a gallon for gas, up 3 cents from a week earlier and a quarter from a month earlier.

1. Nov. 2, 2009

The center will sit on 23 acres at Poole Road east of Interstate 440 and will replace Capital Area Transit's 30-year-old operations facility on Blount Street.

1. Oct. 29, 2009

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport has seen 26.87 inches of precipitation this year. If RDU receives less than 3.06 inches of rain by the end of December, this year will be the driest since 1887.

1. Nov. 8, 2009

It might be cooler this winter inside buildings at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill under a new policy that aims at saving both energy and money.

1. Oct. 26, 2009

Professionals like Tom Miller, an energy auditor for Durham County, typically charge $500 to inspect homes, looking for house holes and energy leaks. But by attending a free class, customers can get the same audit for $100.

1. Oct. 24, 2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined two Triangle-area developers for violating the Clean Water Act.

1. Oct. 20, 2009

Raleigh's municipal water system won't start charging people based on their usage until next summer, officials said Tuesday. The City Council also reversed a planned annexation.

1. Oct. 20, 2009

Sanitation company operators say they feel a new state law banning plastic bottles from landfills unfairly targets them for punishment.

1. Oct. 12, 2009

Manufacturer Cree announced Thursday that it will add 500 "green" jobs at its Durham headquarters over the course of three years. As many as 275 of those positions will be in place by the end of the calendar year, CEO Chuck Swoboda said.

1. Oct. 8, 2009

About 25 hog farms in North Carolina sit idle and another eight are on the brink of closing, according to NC Pork Council Chief Executive Officer Deborah M. Johnson.

1. Oct. 5, 2009

A new law taking effect Oct. 1 bans plastic bottles from landfills as a way to encourage recycling and reduce the amount of trash in the ground.

1. Oct. 1, 2009

This week, the Triangle will show off what officials and users believe is a well-kept secret for reducing stress and saving the environment: public transit.

1. Sep. 28, 2009

Food safety is a growing concern that starts on the farm. On Monday, federal authorities visited several local farms as part of study into possible changes in safety regulations.

1. Sep. 28, 2009

Local farmers are helping Durham residents load up on homegrown produce and get the recommended five daily servings of fruits and vegetables.

1. Sep. 25, 2009

Randy and Anke Darling have built a solar-powered home on three wooded acres in the Eastover community and are selling the excess power they generate to South River Electric Membership Corp., the local utility.

1. Sep. 22, 2009

Gov. Beverly Perdue on Monday established an advisory panel to study the prospect of drilling for oil and natural gas off the North Carolina coast, as well as the possibility of generating renewable energy offshore.

1. Sep. 21, 2009

Surviving the recession and enjoying mild weather, more North Carolinians have sought out recreational opportunities at state parks this year.

1. Sep. 20, 2009

The total number of fish found dead along or near the Neuse River doubled after state officials counted 6.5 million dead fish on Tuesday and Wednesday.

1. Sep. 17, 2009

Hurricane Floyd hit North Carolina's coast Sept. 16, 1999, causing unexpected and unprecedented damage and leaving an impact on people and places that will last for decades.

1. Sep. 16, 2009

Engineers started Wednesday on the new roof at Station 9, at 4465 Six Forks Road. It is designed to be environmentally friendly as it will substantially reduce storm water runoff.

1. Sep. 17, 2009

Governor Bev Perdue planted collard greens and cabbage outside the Executive Mansion Friday. She plans to donate the harvest of her fall garden to the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.

1. Sep. 16, 2009

Duke Energy customers voiced their concerns on Thursday night about a planned 13.5 percent rate increase.

1. Sep. 10, 2009

A two-year study focusing on the treatment of the aquatic weed, Hydrilla, is under way at Harris Lake in New Hill, officials tell WRAL News.

1. Sep. 9, 2009

A nonprofit is going through Durham neighborhoods holding workshops on energy efficiency. Homeowner Iris Fisher went to learn how she could cut her electric bill.

1. Sep. 7, 2009

It was the fifth week in a row that Wake County Environmental Services closed the beach.

1. Sep. 4, 2009

North Carolina State University is celebrating a massive project that kept over a half-million pounds of furniture out of the landfill – and in use for people in need.

1. Aug. 31, 2009

North Carolina consumers applied for $78.6 million in government rebates during the "Cash for Clunkers" program that ended Monday, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

1. Aug. 27, 2009

Some Triangle dealerships say while the Cash for Clunkers program boosted sales, it also had its setbacks.

1. Aug. 24, 2009

Part of the Triangle is again in a moderate drought, marking the end of three drought-free months in North Carolina.

1. Aug. 21, 2009

The county issued the warning on Wednesday after tests found high levels of coliform bacteria. Coliform is an indication that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present.

1. Aug. 20, 2009

Lake Wheeler in Raleigh is closed to recreational activities due to elevated levels of bacteria in the water. Wake County Environmental Services have closed the beach each Tuesday this month.

1. Aug. 18, 2009

The processor that handles Raleigh's recycling complained that deliveries were becoming contaminated with items it couldn't handle. So, collection crews have recently been leaving behind items that the processor can't recycle.

1. Aug. 17, 2009

Raleigh resident Donna Sink is on Progress Energy's Time of Use program. She gets a lower rate than regular customers for using electricity during off-peak hours.

1. Aug. 12, 2009

NASCAR's image isn't exactly green, but the gas-guzzling racing industry is cleaning up its act.

1. Aug. 10, 2009

Lake Wheeler in Raleigh reopened to recreational activities on Saturday. Wake County Environmental Services closed the beach on Tuesday due to elevated levels of bacteria in the water.

1. Aug. 8, 2009

A plan to clean up Raleigh’s water supply may soon be the law of the land. The state Senate on Friday agreed that rules to control sediment in Falls Lake must be in place by January 2011.

1. Aug. 7, 2009

Lake Wheeler in Raleigh is closed to recreational activities due to elevated levels of bacteria in the water.

1. Aug. 6, 2009

As the "green" movement grows, people are converting to sustainable, organic yard practices.

1. Aug. 3, 2009

The county lifted a boil-water order Tuesday after samples showed a safe levels of bacteria.

1. Jul. 28, 2009

To rid the dog park at Hank Anderson Community Park of poison ivy, Carrboro town officials have come up with an environmentally-friendly solution – the Goat Patrol.

1. Jul. 27, 2009

Wayne Community College recently held “Camp Kill-A-Watt,” a week-long day camp, giving high school students the opportunity to explore green energy options.

1. Jul. 22, 2009

The National Institute of Standards and Technology announced Monday that the University of North Carolina-Wilmington would receive $15 million for a new facility for the Marine Biotechnology in North Carolina program.

1. Jul. 20, 2009

Using organic beauty products is a growing trend with people opting for natural over synthetic.

1. Jul. 20, 2009

The DOT is demanding that a Moore County businessman either pay the state $163,125 or start replanting trees along a stretch of U.S. 1 that he illegally clear-cut.

1. Jul. 17, 2009

The recent death of a well-known cycling safety advocate in Apex has drawn more attention to the issue of cyclists and motorists sharing the same road safely.

1. Jul. 16, 2009

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced Tuesday that North Carolina will receive up to $8,849,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for its state-run rebate program for consumer purchases of new ENERGY STAR qualified home appliances.

1. Jul. 14, 2009

Some Triangle residents say having your own backyard henhouse provides golden eggs of sustainability.

1. Jul. 14, 2009

Bill Weatherspoon, executive director of the North Carolina Petroleum Council, said Monday that crude oil prices have dropped because of a fear of a global recession.

1. Jul. 13, 2009

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1. Jul. 13, 2009

Wake County officials have reopened the recreational swimming areas at Beaverdam and Sandling beaches at Falls Lake after bacteria levels tested within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for two consecutive days, officials said Friday.

1. Jul. 10, 2009

Progress Energy has launched two new programs that offer customers information and incentives to encourage energy-efficiency home improvements.

1. Jul. 8, 2009

Morrisville-based Southern Energy, NxGen Power in Charlotte will build facility on city property at wastewater treatment plant. At 1.3 megawatts, plant would power approximately 1,000 homes.

1. Jul. 7, 2009

1. Jul. 7, 2009

The Town of Cary is now offering a disposal option for residential waste cooking oils. The program is the first of its kind known in the state and is aimed at reducing sewer blockages/over flows, accidental spills and disposals in landfills.

1. Jul. 6, 2009

At the Habitat for Humanity of Wake County ReStore, 2420 Raleigh Blvd., you can buy discounted building materials and a lot more.

1. Jun. 30, 2009

Wayne Community College is offering a summer camp about conserving energy.

1. Jul. 22, 2009

The City of Raleigh wants to remind residents and businesses to use water as efficiently as possible.

1. Jun. 29, 2009

Sunflowers planted near the city's wastewater treatment plant could produce biofuel to help power equipment at the plant.

1. Jun. 25, 2009

The Outer Banks Brewing Station opened in 2001.

1. Jun. 25, 2009

The City of Fayetteville has appropriated $1.6 million for energy conservation measures. The stimulus funds will go towards making Fayetteville a more energy-wise community, city officials said.

1. Jun. 24, 2009

Four Triangle counties, including Wake County, have some of the state's highest levels of radon, an odorless, invisible gas that can cause lung cancer.

1. Jun. 22, 2009

The Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility has received a national award of excellence for maintaining the Directors Award of recognition from the Partnership for Safe Water.

1. Jun. 17, 2009

As pet owners battle fleas and ticks, many are shying away from chemicals and embracing more natural ways of keeping pests off their pets.

1. Jun. 15, 2009

The city will begin curbside recycling pick-up July 13.

1. Jun. 12, 2009

1. Jun. 11, 2009

Nationally, clean tech sector employs some 770,000 people based on 2007 data, Pew Charitable Trusts says.

1. Jun. 11, 2009

A decade-long effort to clean up North Carolina's air is paying benefits: Despite the heat, 2009 has seen only one day when ozone exceeded federal standard.

1. Jun. 8, 2009

The Earthwatch Institute of Maynard, Mass., has selected Durham School of the Arts senior Will Jones as a 2009 national winner of an environmental research fellowship to study glaciers in Iceland this summer.

1. Jun. 8, 2009

A sustainable, mixed-use urban community is being proposed for Apex. Mayor Keith Weatherly said Thursday the project, called Veridea, would add almost $6 billion to the town's tax base.

1. Jun. 4, 2009

Environmental groups want to stop Titan America in its tracks, arguing the company is trying to bypass emission restrictions. But the groups are fighting a team of Titan lobbyists with powerful political ties.

1. Jun. 3, 2009

The smell’s origin is miles away at a sewage containment facility in the western part of the county. From there, sewage flows back toward Warrenton.

1. Jun. 2, 2009

Duke Energy has filed a request with the North Carolina Utilities Commission to raise its electric rates in the state by 12.6 percent.

1. Jun. 2, 2009

More people are turning to community supported agriculture farms, in which for an annual fee, they get first crack at fresh, local produce.

1. Jun. 1, 2009

When money is tight, the dinner table often turns to what is cheap and fast. Sometimes that means skimping on nutrition, but it doesn't have to be that way. Buying organic, healthy and fresh-from-the-local-farm food often costs the same, or is less expensive, than what is at the grocery store.

1. May. 28, 2009

1. May. 26, 2009

Using SAS solar farm as an example, Bev Perdue lays out energy plan including 'Green Business Fund.'

1. May. 22, 2009

The governor said a green economy is a "cornerstone" of her vision for the state's economic future and that her reforms will lay the foundation for the state to lead the nation in green energy.

1. May. 21, 2009

Recycling is a way of life for Jim Jackson and his family. One can imagine their surprise when they realized even though Shaw Sanitation picks up separated glass and plastic, it doesn’t stay separated.

1. May. 20, 2009

Straw bales are a great option for gardeners who don't have a lot of yard space, and you don't need soil either.

1. May. 18, 2009

Nearly 60 distinguished state residents – from Andy Griffith to James Taylor to Maya Angelou –- have been named honorary board members of the Conservation Trust for North Carolina, which preserves land along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

1. May. 17, 2009

The Town of Cary issued a reminder Thursday to water customers in Cary and Morrisville that automated irrigation, including the use of hoses and sprinklers is allowed only on alternate days.

1. May. 14, 2009

Recalling the gas lines that panicked drivers last fall after Hurricane Ike disrupted fuel supplies along the East Coast, state lawmakers are considering a proposal that allow the governor to ration gas in similar situations.

1. May. 12, 2009

Every week, dozens of volunteers go to grocery stores and florists to collect flowers that are about to be thrown away. They then recycle them into floral arrangements and donate them to hospices, nursing homes and other charities.

1. May. 11, 2009

State legislators from coastal counties will meet Thursday to discuss a bill that would temporarily halt changes to homeowners insurance that raised rates by nearly 30 percent in some coastal counties and lowered them by nearly 7 percent in some western counties.

1. May. 7, 2009

The American Forest & Paper Association presented its School Recycling Award to Wake County during a Board of Commissioners meeting Monday.

1. May. 5, 2009

From 2002 to 2007, North Carolina lost 600,000 acres of farmland. Farmers and government officials are working to save the remaining farmland.

1. Apr. 29, 2009

The Town of Cary will now collect chipboard, telephone books, junk mail and mixed paper in the semi-weekly recycling collection.

1. Apr. 29, 2009

For many of us, it is time to do some yard work, maybe plant flowers or a vegetable garden. However, most of us don't want to spend a lot of money these days. But there are ways to get great plants at bargain prices.

1. May. 7, 2009

Progress Energy Carolinas is teaming up with Durham-based Carolina Solar Energy to build a 500-kilowatt solar power facility in Person County.

1. Apr. 29, 2009

TV, radio, and “weekly shopper” ads for replacement windows and doors, HVAC systems, and insulation are on the rise since the announcement of the recent energy efficient tax credits. All these things may be great ideas for your home too, but how do you know?

1. Apr. 24, 2009

Starting in May, Progress Energy is going to reimburse employees for part of the cost of riding a bus or van to work.

1. Apr. 20, 2009

In honor of Earth Day on April 18, passengers will ride free on Capital Area Transit buses, the City of Raleigh announced Thursday.

1. Apr. 16, 2009

Cary is switching to 65-gallon recycling carts. The containers hold three times more than the old bins.

1. Apr. 13, 2009

$2 billion 'Babcock Ranch' will cover 17,000 acres, will include residential, commercial and industrial zones and draw all of its electricity from a 75-megawatt solar array operated by Florida Power & Light.

1. Apr. 13, 2009

The U.S. price of gasoline increased nearly 10 cents a gallon during the past three weeks, but remains well below year-ago prices. Boone has the cheapest gas in North Carolina at $1.967.

1. Apr. 12, 2009

Temperatures across North Carolina fell to around freezing in a late season cold snap. The unseasonably low temperatures led farmers to take precautions to protect their budding harvests from dying.

1. Apr. 8, 2009

The North Carolina Museum of Art's new building will be "green," meaning it will meet standards for environmental sustainability.

1. Apr. 7, 2009

Some gardens are greener than others. Some people are switching to sustainable methods to make their plants happy.

1. Mar. 30, 2009

Chapel Hill and Duke Energy have started a 12-month test to evaluate the use of LED lights for street lighting.

1. Mar. 25, 2009

State officials have notified 12 municipal water systems, including Raleigh's, that their water-shortage response plans are insufficient to respond to the worst levels of drought.

1. Mar. 24, 2009

The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) has announced plans to conduct a commuter rail ridership and market study on the NCRR rail corridor going through the Triangle and Triad.

1. Mar. 20, 2009

1. Mar. 18, 2009

A company that makes steel and foam construction panels and trusses plans to invest $2.5 million in the plant and create 105 jobs over the next three years, officials said.

1. Mar. 13, 2009

A North Carolina State University economist says he believes the green industry will grow as the overall economy improves. However, he warns that environmentally friendly solutions are not always the cheapest.

1. Mar. 9, 2009

A North Carolina utility plans to give $1 million to help a wildlife refuge on the state's coast adapt to rising sea levels and climate change.

1. Mar. 3, 2009

Getting the Triangle to cooperate on creating a regional transportation network will be key to preparing for an expected population influx of 1 million by 2030, according to a group of community and business leaders studying the area’s growth, said participants at a conference in Raleigh this week.

1. Apr. 27, 2009

Federal spending could serve as a springboard for major tech transition, Sean Maloney tells CleanTech Forum.

1. Feb. 26, 2009

As the temperatures drop, heating bills rise. However, there is a program that can help you save money on your energy bill. It is even free for those who qualify.

1. Mar. 9, 2009

The public alert notification sirens around the Shearon Harris nuclear plant will be tested between 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesday, officials said.

1. Feb. 24, 2009

PSNC has asked that the "cost of gas" be reduced by 6.4 percent, or an average of $7 per month for the typical residential customer.

1. Feb. 18, 2009

Automakers showcased their newest environmentally friendly models at International Auto Expo in Raleigh this weekend, including an SUV that can get up to 120 miles a gallon.

1. Mar. 9, 2009

Getting around downtown Raleigh just got a little easier. The R-Line, the city's new eco-friendly, circulator bus service, is up and running.

1. Mar. 9, 2009

Many companies are selling household cleaners that claim to be more environmentally friendly than their predecessors. Do the "green" cleaners live up to their promise?

1. Mar. 9, 2009

The "green" focus at N.C. State is prompting change outside the office as well. More student health workers are now using carpools, riding buses or walking to work.

1. Feb. 2, 2009

The Zip Car service lets UNC students rent cars for a small fee, keeping up to 20 other cars off the road, university officials estimate.

1. Jan. 29, 2009

The 4 percent increase is effective Feb. 1 and will cover higher operating costs and debt to Progress Energy for building power infrastructure in the area years ago.

1. Mar. 9, 2009

Jenni Barber and Josh Segarra discuss the new version of the children's television series "The Electric Company," which begins airing on PBS this month.

1. Jan 23, 2009

Changes to the city's curb-side collection allow residents to dump all of their recyclables into an unsorted pile.

1. Jan 19, 2009

With the digital TV transition coming, a lot of people are updating their TVs and tossing out the old ones. However, putting TVs in the landfill presents a toxic risk, and you can try to recycle.

1. Mar. 9, 2009

As the new upper Neuse riverkeeper, Alissa Bierma is in charge of patrolling the river, which runs through 11 counties in North Carolina and encompasses more than 6,000 square miles of watershed.

1. Mar. 9, 2009

Statewide, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded jumped from $1.63 on Tuesday to $1.67 on Wednesday, according to AAA Carolinas.

1. Mar. 9, 2009

In November, the county collected 28,000 pounds of TVs – 100 times more than at the same time last year.

1. Mar. 9, 2009

The state utilities commission approved a 14 percent rate cut to the cost-of-gas component effective Jan. 1.

1. Dec 29, 2008

A Fayetteville man has made sure that his outdoor Christmas display is green, environmentally speaking.

1. Dec 24, 2008

One afternoon, fifth-graders at Fox Road Elementary in Raleigh crocheted old plastic bags into Christmas wreaths and new bag dispensers. It's all part of the Energy Savers club's mission.

1. Dec 22, 2008

Application to apply for biofuel, alternative energy, clean technology grants is Jan. 9.

1. Dec 19, 2008

Progress Energy, the operator of the plant, submitted a request to renew the license, which was to expire in October 2026. The renewal extends the license until Oct. 24, 2046.

1. Dec 17, 2008

Christmas is just over a week away, and those still working through their shopping lists can make some environmentally friendly choices.

1. Dec 15, 2008

Sustainability experts say it's easy to make your holidays a little greener this year. If every family in the U.S. saved 2 feet of ribbon, it could tie a bow around the Earth, one expert says.

1. Dec 8, 2008

However, consortium of backers for site near Butner aren’t conceding defeat. Department of Homeland Security reportedly has picked Kansas to house the lab that will focus on biological and agricultural research.

1. Dec 4, 2008

Chopping down a tree might not seem Earth-friendly, but Christmas tree growers say their product is the green option. Not everyone agrees.

1. Dec 1, 2008

1. Nov 25, 2008

If Fred Tutwiler has his way, Arm & Hammer might be the next Exxon. Using plans he found on the Internet, he built his own hydrogen-based fuel-boosting system for his 1997 Ford Explorer.

1. Nov 24, 2008

Teachers from Harnett, Cumberland, Sampson, Bladen, Johnston, Duplin, Pender, Durham, Wake, Alamance, Orange, Person, Chatham, Lee, Moore, New Hanover, Beaufort, Wayne, Pitt, Franklin, Granville, Nash and Vance counties will share more than $180,000 in grant money.

1. Nov 19, 2008

Triangle residents looking to safely recycle personal documents and electronic equipment have two opportunities to do so for free this week.

1. Nov 14, 2008

Crop losses caused by drought and extreme heat led the U.S. Department of Agriculture to declare 59 North Carolina counties as disaster areas.

1. Nov 10, 2008

The tax-free weekend runs through Sunday and covers items like washers, freezers, refrigerators and other appliances that carry the “Energy Star” label.

1. Nov 9, 2008

A new program is aiming to make it easier for people to build and buy homes that are environmentally friendly.

1. Nov 3, 2008

The state Utilities Commission on Friday approved a 64-mile route through four counties for a Progress Energy power transmission line.

1. Nov 3, 2008

When does it take a mayor and a CEO to change a light bulb? When the change is an energy-efficient first for Raleigh.

1. Oct 29, 2008

1. Oct 27, 2008

Hoke County Sheriff Hubert Peterkin plans to give hundreds of area drivers a break on filling up their gas tanks on Friday.

1. Oct 22, 2008

What economic downturn? MySpace won’t get specific on revenues but say growth in dollars and traffic continues.

1. Oct 17, 2008

On Sunday, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $2.95 – a significant drop from last month’s average of $3.80 per gallon.

1. Oct 20, 2008

Progress Energy Carolinas is giving away 11,000 compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) to North Carolina State Fair attendees this year.

1. Oct 14, 2008

The developer of The Villages of Apex is offering everyone who buys a home in the second phase of the subdivision an electric car as part of the purchase.

1. Oct 13, 2008

The N.C. Department of Transportation Roadside Environmental Unit will host a booth at the State Fair.

1. Oct 13, 2008

North Carolina's average gas prices are the fourth-highest in the country, more than three weeks since hurricanes Gustav and Ike damaged Gulf Coast oil facilities.

1. Oct 4, 2008

High gas prices and congested roads are prompting thousands of people to use mass transportation, but others say it's inconvenient and too time-consuming.

1. Oct 2, 2008

Construction begins on new 260,000 square foot office structure that integrates energy-saving technology. Solar farm expected to be finished by year’s end.

1. Oct 1, 2008

Wake Forest, East Carolina, A&T, UNC-Wilmington researchers receive grants up to $75,000.

1. Sep 30, 2008

The Briar Chapel community in Chatham County is holding a grand opening celebration this weekend.

1. Sep 25, 2008

The Elon University Poll also found that N.C. residents are gloomy about the economy, support universal health care and don't want employed illegal immigrants to remain in the country.

1. Sep 22, 2008

A new propellant chemical makes a common treatment more environmentally friendly.

1. Sep 19, 2008

Geologists aren't sure whether drilling for oil off the state's coast would produce oil, but they know there's some crude buried under Lee County.

1. Sep 18, 2008

The average gasoline price in North Carolina went above $4 a gallon Monday, according to industry reports, driven by concerns that Hurricane Ike's damage to oil facilities will cause shortages.

1. Sep 15, 2008

Study calls for $100B program across U.S. over two years. Proposal receives backing from several N.C. environmental groups. However, energy management company exec acknowledges programs will increase energy costs in ‘short term.’

1. Sep 10, 2008

How many North Carolinians does it take to buy a light bulb? Millions, thanks to centrally-planned energy efficiency programs.

1. Sep 2, 2008

1. Aug 29, 2008

The majority of North Carolina delegates will glide home for the night the way they wish they could in the Triangle – by light rail.

1. Aug 27, 2008

UniversityTech: Three-year grant worth close to $1 million will fund research into wood as potential alternative feedstock.

1. Aug 25, 2008

Lyle Estill created the Piedmont Biofuels Project, which includes the largest biodiesel co-op in the country.

1. Aug 25, 2008

Les Bernstein may have the greenest yard in Raleigh's Falls River neighborhood, but his water-saving artificial grass is stirring up trouble between him and his homeowners association.

1. Aug 20, 2008

The BP service station, at 531 Barber Mill Road and N.C. Highway 42, began using the Secure PumpPay system on its eight pumps in April, according to John Strickland, president of Wayne Oil and owner of the Clayton BP.

1. Aug 13, 2008

A red flag for ethanol? Furanics, while not actually identical to biodiesel, might as well be – they burn quite well in diesel engines.

1. Aug 12, 2008

Environmental concerns have snagged plans for new sewer service to Fort Bragg and southern Harnett County.

1. Aug 12, 2008

The Town Council voted unanimously Thursday to withdraw its support for a proposed federal research lab, which has become the target of growing opposition from residents and neighboring communities.

1. Aug 12, 2008

Handling and evenly cut grass are important factors to consider when buying a lawn mower.

1. Aug 8, 2008

State officials say more than 500,000 fish died in the Neuse River near New Bern because of a lack oxygen likely caused by hot, still conditions.

1. Aug 6, 2008

Sampson County Commissioners voted Monday to rezone a property that could yield new industrial jobs for the county.

1. Aug 5, 2008

The number and intensity of high ozone days caused by heat and pollution has steadily declined over the past decade, state scientists said Tuesday.

1. Aug 5, 2008

1. Jul 31, 2008

North Carolina has more than 3,000 hog lagoons. Opponents say the lagoons foul up the air and water supply. In protest, they started a 51-hour vigil Tuesday to raise awareness about what they say is an environmental disaster waiting to happen.

1. Aug 1, 2008

Energy companies earn less money when customers are energy-efficient. To make up for the lost revenue, Duke Energy is proposing charging its 1.8 million customers a 98-cent monthly fee.

1. Jul 29, 2008

Despite receiving four days of rain this week, isolated hot spots and heat sources continue to exist at the site of a large wildfire that consumed more than 40,000 acres, state forestry officials said Saturday.

1. Jul 27, 2008

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission broke ground Wednesday for a new, environmentally-friendly customer service center on Old Wilmington Road.

1. Jul 23, 2008

Cynthia McKinney, the Green Party nominee for president brought her campaign to Durham Tuesday.

1. Jul 22, 2008

Firefighters have tapped into new water sources to put out a wildfire in eastern North Carolina, which Tropical Storm Cristobal failed to dampen.

1. Jul 21, 2008

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the western Caribbean sea.

1. Jul 20, 2008

The N.C. Division of Forest Resources is lifting its ban on open burning in several counties in response to recent rain in the state.The bans are canceled as of noon Saturday.

1. Jul 19, 2008

Before dark clouds and rolled in Saturday, beach-goers enjoyed high surf and bits of sunshine along the North Carolina coast, as the first named tropical storm to threaten the U.S. moved north from South Carolina.

1. Jul 20, 2008

The first bands from a tropical depression rolled over central North Carolina Friday evening, and more rain is expected on Saturday and Sunday.

1. Jul 19, 2008

1. Jul 18, 2008

It could be another water source for Raleigh or its surrounding communities, but city officials say it wouldn't help in dry conditions.

1. Jul 15, 2008

The number of miles driven by North Carolinians dropped by several hundred thousand in March and April, compared to the same month a year before.

1. Jul 10, 2008

Even a local church is getting involved. Southbridge Fellowship recently gave away $4,000 worth of free gas.

1. Jul 9, 2008

The Republican Senate Caucus's plan includes exploration and drilling for oil and natural gas 45 to 100 miles off the North Carolina coast.

1. Jul 3, 2008

Wildfire observers want North Carolina residents to ditch their personal fireworks this year in favor of public Fourth of July displays. Read the story for area celebration ideas!

1. Jul 4, 2008

As fuel prices keep climbing, people are steering towards something smaller and more open. Motorcycle safety classes are filling up, as folks opt to roll on two wheels – rather than four.

1. Jul 2, 2008

A shift in the wind and a change in the weather has reduced the smoke filling the air over Currituck, Dare, Hyde and Tyrrell counties.

1. Jul 2, 2008

Code Red or Purple conditions are forecast for Wednesday in all or part of these counties: Camden, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington counties.

1. Jul 2, 2008

The SPCA of Wake County said they are seeing a 14 percent increase in animals being given up. To help more pets get homes, the shelter is offering gas cards to people who adopt.

1. Jul 2, 2008

Chapel Hill's free public transportation system has been honored as an innovative way to increase energy efficiency and to help curb global warming.

1. Jul 6, 2008

Thirteen companies have won inaugural grants of up to $100,000 from the North Carolina Green Business Fund.

1. Jun 30, 2008

High ozone levels are predicted for the Triangle on Friday. The hot, stagnant atmosphere could also create afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

1. Jun 27, 2008

Sen. Elizabeth Dole said North Carolina should have the option of allowing oil exploration off the state's coast, backing away from her long-held support of a federal moratorium on Atlantic drilling.

1. Jun 26, 2008

The national average is about $4.06 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas. With prices this high, more people want to carpool. However, finding someone to drive with is easier said than done.

1. Jun 27, 2008

Two planes from the 145th Airlift Wing are equipped to carry fire retardant chemicals to the fire lines near Sacramento, Calif.

1. Jun 23, 2008

SNC asks for a 15% increase, citing increased costs. Rates went up 16% as of June 1.

1. Jun 21, 2008

Summer begins Friday, and it's shaping up to be dry. Drought is once again setting in across North Carolina.

1. Jun 19, 2008

With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, drilling for oil off North Carolina's coast is becoming a campaign issue for U.S. Senate and gubernatorial candidates.

1. Jun 19, 2008

The Durham Area Transit Authority plans to buy 20 hybrid buses over the next year. Some of them are being tested on city routes this week.

1. Jun 16, 2008

North Carolina has more than 3,000 hog lagoons. Opponents say the lagoons foul up the air and water supply. In protest, they started a 51-hour vigil Tuesday to raise awareness about what they say is an environmental disaster waiting to happen.

1. Jun 17, 2008

Rebates and offers of free or reduced-price gas comes with various restrictions but are luring some customers to car dealerships.

1. Jun 16, 2008

Signs and caution tape told people to stay out of the water at the Beaverdam and Holly Point access areas until tests show the water is OK.

1. Jun 13, 2008

Business owners say they are having to turn away customers because it's no longer profitable for them to do business.

1. Jun 13, 2008

Dozens of Hyde County residents have been forced to flee their homes, and farmers are hurriedly harvesting wheat as a wildfire continues to spread.

1. Jun 11, 2008

Gas prices rose overnight Saturday to top a $4-per-gallon nationwide average for the first time.

1. Jun 8, 2008

Poor air quality will accompany record-breaking heat as temperatures are expected to rise into the 90s for the fifth straight day – and triple digits for the second.

1. Jun 9, 2008

Community Supported Agriculture is growing in popularity across the state. Folks support a local farm by paying in advance for weekly drop-offs of produce.

1. Jun 4, 2008

Recreational fishing license sales are sinking, down about 40 percent from 2007. The decline affects tackle shops, hotels, marinas and tourism along the North Carolina coast.

1. Jun 4, 2008

High oil and gas prices are hiking the price of operating the state's vehicle fleet, and that is being passed on to more than 100 state agencies and universities that use its cars.

1. May 29, 2008

Green bins for the materials are available at North Regional Library, 221 Milton Road, and East Regional Library, 211 Lick Creek Lane.

1. May 28, 2008

One area gas station has stopped selling mid-grade and premium fuel because prices have outpaced its pumps.

1. May 26, 2008

There is talk that gas prices could rise even more by the end of next year, and that's a worrisome prospect if you're a local-government manager who has to keep a fleet on the road.

1. May 23, 2008

More than 150 motorists camped out overnight to get in line for a free $40 pre-paid gas card. The high gas prices have left some people sacrificing summer fun.

1. May 22, 2008

So you want to go green but aren’t sure how to take that first step without cleaning out your wallet in the process?

1. May 22, 2008

Presidential candidates have debated temporarily suspending the federal gas tax. Now, state lawmakers are looking at a gas tax holiday this summer.

1. May 16, 2008

Three months after a load of unexploded ordnance wound up at a Raleigh scrap-metals plant, city officials continue to study possible limits on what materials such plants can accept.

1. May 17, 2008

A City Council committee has voted to proceed with planned project to build a 17-mile pipeline that would allow some municipal water customers to use treated wastewater for outdoor irrigation.

1. May 15, 2008

Mayor Charles Meeker said Wednesday that the city would find a way to warn people about the presence of cancer-causing chemicals in Walnut Creek and Rocky Branch Creek.

1. May 15, 2008

Gas prices shot to a new record over $3.73 a gallon Tuesday, and their advance shows little sign of slowing with Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer driving season, just 10 days away.

1. May 13, 2008

Investigators still are not sure how the oil was spilled from two abandoned tankers but have questioned three people about the spill.

1. May 13, 2008

Oil leaking from two tankers has flowed into the Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park, authorities said.

1. May 12, 2008

The Duke University Board of Trustees on Saturday approved a $20 million renovation of the 1929 steam plant on Campus Drive, which will give the university and medical center more steam-producing capacity and provide a cleaner-burning alternative to coal.

1. May 10, 2008

The rising cost of gas is fueling a boom in bicycle sales as more Triangle commuters look to pedal away from the pump.

1. May 8, 2008

The closures of some popular fishing spots to vehicular and foot traffic is affecting business and tourism at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, but officials say they're bound by a recent legal settlement.

1. May 6, 2008

Progress Energy has applied for two new reactors at Shearon Harris, and N.C. State says more students are choosing a nuclear engineering major.

1. May 2, 2008

A City Council committee on Wednesday recommended delaying a planned project to build a 17-mile pipeline that would allow some municipal water customers to use treated wastewater for outdoor irrigation.

1. Apr 30, 2008

The state's first all-alternative fuel station has shut off its pumps.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Innovation Exchange: Readers weigh in on battle to limit access to Outer Banks.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Lawyers for environmental groups say they've reached an agreement in principle to settle a lawsuit over beach driving in parts of the Outer Banks.

1. Apr 30, 2008

With gas prices inching higher and higher, more Raleigh cyclists are hitting the pavement. The city's roads, however, are not that bicycle friendly.

1. Apr 30, 2008

The state Division of Forest Resources on Monday lifted its ban on open burning across North Carolina.

1. Apr 30, 2008

With gasoline prices at record levels, many drivers are searching for cheaper alternatives. But at least one option is hard to come by in the Triangle.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Rising gas prices are hitting boaters hard this spring. The national average price for gasoline rose 7 cents over the last two weeks, according to the Lundberg Survey.

1. Apr 30, 2008

United Church of Chapel Hill focused on reducing carbon usage for lent this year.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Operation will be 'new hub for our commercial nuclear business,' says URS executive.

1. Apr 30, 2008

The Angel Connection: Department of Commerce initiative will provide grants to companies seeking to build environmentally friendly products, services.

1. Apr 30, 2008

The presence of mercury in compact-fluorescent light bulbs creates some safety concerns that consumers should be aware of before they make the switch.

1. Apr 30, 2008

PSNC, which serves the Triangle and Piedmont Natural Gas have both informed the state they will apply for a rate increase.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Department of Energy funds to boost joint project involving RTI, NCSU, University of Utah. Golden LEAF also provides funding.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Gov. Mike Easley is reinstating the statewide burning ban, effective at noon Thursday, due to drought and the upcoming spring fire season.

1. Apr 30, 2008

LLF, a Morrisville-based startup focused on light emitting diode fixtures and technology, was founded by executives who helped start Cree. Deal also includes up to additional $26.4M over three years.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Progress Energy wants to build two new reactors at its Shearon Harris site to accommodate growth, but some argue that is precisely what Wake County does not need.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Developers would use treated wastewater to prepare new home sites if the ongoing drought forces Raleigh to impose tougher restrictions on water use, according to a proposal made to city officials Monday.

1. Apr 30, 2008

A half-cent sales tax could ease traffic congestion across the Triangle in the future, a transportation group said Friday.

1. Apr 30, 2008

The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Bill Ross is expected to temporarily lift the ban on open burning for all 100 countiesWednesday.

1. Apr 30, 2008

All over the state, signs read: "Keep North Carolina Clean and Green," but not everyone heeds the slogan.

1. Apr 30, 2008

The South Wake Landfill in Holly Springs will open on Thursday, Feb. 7, Wake County officials said Friday.

1. Apr 30, 2008

100 permanent jobs are part of the benefit Hoke County hopes to reap from construction of the state's first ethanol plant.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Person County leaders approved plans to expand a landfill Monday night.

1. Apr 30, 2008

City officials on Tuesday unveiled a plug-in hybrid car that they said should help meet a goal of cutting fossil fuel consumption in municipal government by 20 percent.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Facility, which will test use of switchgrass for cellulosic ethanol, will be in North Charleston.

1. Apr 30, 2008

1. Apr 30, 2008

The North Carolina State Fair has gone green. The lights, rides and games are being powered by an alternative fuel.

1. Apr 30, 2008

UPDATE: GE-Hitachi Nuclear could land local incentive package on Monday. No announcement from state was made at Department of Commerce on Friday

1. Apr 30, 2008

Mass transit could be an answer to help improve the Triangle's air quality.

1. Apr 30, 2008

In 2005, Raleigh commuters wasted more than 18 million hours of additional time on the roads and more than 11 million gallons of additional gas due to traffic congestion.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Funded by $5 million from General Assembly, the center is to help build a statewide industry around alternative fuels.

1. Apr 30, 2008

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday proposed a $65,000 fine against Progress Energy after security guards at Shearon Harris cheated on a required test.

1. Apr 30, 2008

A heated debate just north of the state border in Virginia could impact North Carolina. A bioenergy company wants to build an ethanol plant in Mecklenburg County, but some are worried about pollution they say might end up in Kerr Lake.

1. Apr 30, 2008

The Wake County School System is one of 19 districts in the nation testing a new school bus on the cutting edge of driving technology.

1. Apr 30, 2008

As they scrambled to finish their business for the year, lawmakers on Thursday approved tougher restrictions on landfills and a bill requiring utilities to get more energy from renewable resources.

1. Apr 30, 2008

Progress Energy's power plant in Person County is among the 50 dirtiest plants nationwide, according to a report released Thursday by an environmental group.

1. Apr 30, 2008

1. Apr 30, 2008

Those opposed to a proposed landfill expansion in Person County said Tuesday they would rather pay more taxes than see the amount of garbage brought to the area nearly tripled.

1. Apr 30, 2008

The City Council may vote Tuesday on a plan to try to cut fuel consumption by 20 percent.

1. Apr 30, 2008

North Carolina's $7 billion pork industry has to balance business against the environmental threat of large-scale hog farms. A non-profit group believes the scales are tipping toward disaster.

1. Apr 30, 2008