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UNC's Plan to Burn Energy Pellets Sparks Community Concerns

1/16/2025

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The University of North Carolina is pushing for state approval to burn Convergen Energy pellets at its cogeneration plant, a move intended to cut coal dependency. However, rising concerns over nitrogen oxide and PFAS emissions have sparked community debates. A public hearing at Chapel Hill Town Hall on Thursday will provide a platform for these critical discussions.

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The University of North Carolina is pushing for state approval to burn Convergen Energy pellets at its cogeneration plant, a move intended to cut coal dependency. However, rising concerns over nitrogen oxide and PFAS emissions have sparked community debates. A public hearing at Chapel Hill Town Hall on Thursday will provide a platform for these critical discussions.