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Cameron Myers Milne


University

Draft of new permit for coal plant raises community concerns about emission limits

The newest draft of an operating permit for UNC-Chapel Hill’s power plant could weaken protections against burning coal emissions and standards of environmental accountability for the University — an issue that has drawn community concern. “It's going to be very important for the community to insist that they stop this," said Elizabeth O’Nan, chairperson of Chapel Hill Organization for Clean Energy.

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