Indian Beach commissioners have unanimously adopted a resolution opposing offshore oil and gas exploration and offshore seismic testing, joining 44 other coastal communities in opposition.
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Study Eyes Onshore Risks of Offshore Drilling
Onshore infrastructure needed to support offshore drilling would also pose a substantial threat to the environment, according to a study released this week by Environment North Carolina.
Nags Head Mayor Fights Offshore Drilling
Nags Head Mayor Ben Cahoon is joining this week 30 leaders from 13 coastal states in Washington, D.C., to urge lawmakers on Capitol Hill to maintain offshore drilling protections passed this summer by the House of Representatives.
Offshore Renewable Energy Webinar July 23
A BOEM Joint Virginia and North Carolina Renewable Energy Intergovernmental Task Force webinar is set for July 23, when the public can hear more about potential offshore renewable energy projects.
New Dawn, New Rules for Solar in Currituck
Work is set to begin this winter on Currituck County’s third solar farm, as county officials prepare to consider in the weeks ahead new zoning rules for solar energy projects.
BOEM to Survey Offshore Sand Resources
The public has until Sept. 10 to comment on a draft environmental assessment for proposed surveys to identify, map, monitor and research offshore sand resources for beach re-nourishment and other uses.
Environmentalist, Oil Exec Face Off at Forum
Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, and John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Co., shared their perspectives on offshore drilling Tuesday in Wilmington.
The Sun: A New Crop in New Bern
A new solar farm in New Bern is nearly complete as North Carolina becomes one of the leading producers of solar energy in the nation.
