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Liz McLaughlin

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Correspondent, Storyteller @nbcolympics @nbcnews @msnbc @nbcnewsnow | Climate Change and #PFAS Reporter @wral | Current pug mom, former roller derby skater

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New NC bill aims to scrap the state’s 2030 carbon-cutting goal — and let utilities charge customers for power plants that aren’t even built yet wral.com/story/nc-lawma… WRAL NEWS in NC NC Sustainable Energy Association Will Doran #ncpol

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"It's worse than doing nothing." Critics say NC's new PFAS plan lets factories keep dumping toxic chemicals into drinking water — with no limits or penalties. Read why this matters: wral.com/news/local/nc-… #PFAS #NC #foreverchemicals #ncpol

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I’ll give context for what this means for NC today on WRAL NEWS in NC. Some of the biggest impacts: potential rollbacks of coal ash & power plant wastewater rules (critical for drinking water), weaker air pollution limits, & cuts to environmental justice programs #epa #ncpol

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The Trump administration plans to eliminate the EPA’s entire research arm, cutting 1,000+ science jobs nationwide. The largest hub is in NC at RTP, where hundreds of jobs are at risk. Critics warn it could weaken air & water protections. Read more: wral.com/business/epa-c… #ncpol

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Raleigh just installed two new trash traps to stop litter from flowing into the Neuse River—right in time for World Water Day. See how local groups are cleaning up our waterways: wral.com/news/local/new… Sound Rivers WRAL NEWS in NC Raleigh Cleanup #raleigh #worldwaterday #cleanwater #nc

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Big boost for Raleigh’s tech scene: Schneider Electric is investing $700M in U.S. expansion—including a new robotics & AI center in the capital city. The move comes as energy demand and data infrastructure surge. wral.com/amp/21926876/ #NCtech #AI #gridinnovation #ncbiz

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New bill would slash tax break, restrict utility-scale solar development in North Carolina wral.com/news/state/sol… #ncpol #solar #solarenergy #wral

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šŸ“‰ Climate change isn’t just about storms—it’s about your home value. New data shows 72% of NC counties could see population loss and property devaluation by 2055. Is your county on the list? šŸ‘‰ wral.com/news/state/nor… #NCwx #ClimateChange #RealEstate

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Looking for šŸŒŽEarth Day or🌲Arbor Day activities? Our calendar is your hub for events across NC! Many are on Earth Day but several continue through April, including festivals, educational programs and volunteer opportunities. web.eenorthcarolina.org/core/event/cal… #NCEarthDay

Looking for šŸŒŽEarth Day or🌲Arbor Day activities? Our calendar is your hub for events across NC! Many are on Earth Day but several continue through April, including festivals, educational programs and volunteer opportunities. web.eenorthcarolina.org/core/event/cal… #NCEarthDay
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A hiker’s death on the Blue Ridge Parkway is renewing concerns about trail safety and staffing shortages—just as peak season ramps up. Read more: wral.com/news/state/blu… #nc #blueridgeparkway #news #wral WRAL NEWS in NC

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Toxic chemicals in your beer? šŸ‘€ A new RTI International study found PFAS (linked to cancer and other health problems) in nearly every beer tested, including some brewed in NC. šŸ”— Read the full story: wral.com/lifestyle/food… #pfas #nc #news WRAL NEWS in NC #ncnews #foreverchemicals #beer

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State data shows PFAS in groundwater around NC landfills, with some levels 4,000 times above EPA limits, raising concerns about private well contamination: wral.com/news/local/tox… #pfas #nc #deq N.C. DEQ #foreverchemicals #ncnews WRAL NEWS in NC

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Wondering where the first American pope stands on climate change? Pope Leo called for the church to ā€œmove from words to actionā€ and urged a shift from dominion to reciprocity with the environment in comments made last year. #ClimateCrisis #PopeLeo #Vatican

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A new Carbon Brief analysis finds that China’s emissions have declined by 1% over the last 12 months despite power demand growth, the result of surging clean energy construction & marking the first time the nation’s emissions have consistently reversed