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Chapel Hill Residents Rally Against Controversial Fuel Permit

1/24/2025

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Community members in Chapel Hill passionately voiced their opposition to UNC-Chapel Hill's proposal to alter its air quality permit for burning engineered fuel pellets from plastic and paper waste. They raised alarms over potential environmental damage, health risks linked to PFAS, and the impact on nearby minority communities. The deadline for public comments on the permit is fast approaching this Thursday.

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Community members in Chapel Hill passionately voiced their opposition to UNC-Chapel Hill's proposal to alter its air quality permit for burning engineered fuel pellets from plastic and paper waste. They raised alarms over potential environmental damage, health risks linked to PFAS, and the impact on nearby minority communities. The deadline for public comments on the permit is fast approaching this Thursday.