Over the years, one of the most consistent defenses of burning coal at UNC-Chapel Hill’s cogeneration plant is that it’s a very efficient and clean operation. Whenever I write about Cameron Avenue, the common response is that it’s a really clean coal plant. I’ve been through the place, got the grand tour and a solid […]
Kirk Ross
Kirk Ross is a journalist and musician based in Chapel Hill. He writes the New Hope City newsletter, and has served as the Capitol Bureau Chief for the Carolina Public Press, Editor of the Carrboro Citizen, and Managing Editor of Indyweek.
Posted inChapel Hill
About that power plant on Cameron Avenue
It’s good to step back sometimes and question why things are the way they are, especially when they just don’t make any sense. I have no doubt that at some point, probably sooner than later, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a world class, leading research university, will cease to burn coal at […]
Posted inLegislature
A brief guide to our state legislature Part 1
A cheat sheet for how to follow what’s happening with the North Carolina state budget as well as how to track specific bills and local acts.