Henry Haney
Articles
Natural gas plant construction causes concerns for Native American landowners
Piedmont Natural Gas aims to connect a 685-acre development site to existing natural gas infrastructure via pipelines. Many of the affected landowners, however, are affiliated with tribes such as the Lumbee Tribe or the Tuscarora Nation and have deep familial and cultural ties to the land. One landowner said Piedmont has dismissed his concerns about the pipeline's effects on his property, while other activists have raised concerns about its effects on the health of those who live nearby.
Chapel Hill Town Council gives latest coronavirus updates at special meeting
In a special Chapel Hill Town Council meeting Wednesday, Town Manager Maurice Jones explained that Chapel Hill activated the Emergency Operations Center, closed many public facilities, suspended public meetings until March 30 and has moved to the Saturday route schedule in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Briar Chapel residents fight against expansion of wastewater treatment plant
Briar Chapel, located in Chatham County just north of U.S. Highway 15-501, is a mixed-use development, with a variety of energy efficient homes connected by 24 miles of walkable greenways. Stop Chatham North Coalition is a group of Briar Chapel residents working to oppose the ownership transfer of a wastewater treatment plant and an expansion of the managing company's operations. They cite concerns over unpleasant odors, spraying outside permitted spray areas, raw sewage leaks and contamination of waterways as a result of the management by Envirolink, the company that operates the plant.
County governments in consensus on necessity for climate action, begin developing plans
Carrboro is the only jurisdiction that has an official climate action plan, while both Chapel Hill and Hillsborough are currently developing theirs. All three towns have individual goals and areas of focus, but wider county collaboration through the Orange County Climate Council is beginning to take shape.
Red Rebels appear at Carrboro Town Council meeting to voice climate anxiety
The Red Rebels made a statement about climate action at a Carrboro Town Council meeting on Tuesday.
Community organizations call for more action in the face of climate change
Residents and community organizations urge Chapel Hill to address issues involving climate change and ways to mitigate human contributions to climate change.
How a salamander species shaped development of Orange County's Greene Tract
The presence of the four-toed salamander at Orange County's Greene Tract affects how the land can be used. Some argue for conservation of the land, while others believe the land should be used for affordable housing.
Safety study aims to address lack of infrastructure for non-motorists on N.C. 54
With no sidewalks and no crosswalks, students that live in housing along N.C. 54 are forced to cross the highway dangerously just to make it to class on time. NCDOT plans to implement infrastructure to prevent this and make accessing transportation in this area easier.
The light rail might be gone, but a train could still be coming to Orange County
Hillsborough has secured over eight million dollars in funding for a new train station. Amtrak plans to offer two passenger routes that would connect Orange County to major metro areas.
Who is CHALT, and what do they do in Chapel Hill?
CHALT advocates for causes like the environment and affordable housing. It also supports local representatives that match their beliefs.