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Durham County Pauses Hyperscale Data Centers

However, the moratorium moves forward with exceptions for projects smaller than 100,000 square feet despite public opposition.

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[SeeGov] Durham Homelessness Plan, Potential Election Changes, Police Tech, and Brenntag Pollution Concerns

Durham council members reviewed a homelessness strategy, possible election changes, police technology spending, and water quality concerns tied to the Brenntag site.

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[From Inside Climate News] Is Duke Energy Liable for Climate-Related Property Damage After Funding Denialist Campaigns?

Attorneys for the town of Carrboro and Duke Energy sparred in court for hours over this question before a judge, who asked them for more information. Carrboro says it sustained $20 million in property damage from Tropical Depression Chantal in July.

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NC Cattle at Risk for Bird Flu?

By Rose Hoban, North Carolina Health News Sept. 4, 2024 In April, North Carolina’s agricultural officials received an unwelcome surprise. Cows in one of the state’s dairy herds tested positive for a strain of avian influenza that’s been appearing in herds throughout the United States since the

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Report Explores Condition of Durham Streams

The 2024 State of Our Streams Report for Durham offers insights into the health and status of the city’s creeks and watersheds. This year’s report highlights the condition of various creeks, the efforts of associated organizations, key annual cleanup events, and important contact information for reporting pollution. Creeks