Celeste Gracia

NC's top environmental stories of 2024 2024 was a busy year in North Carolina’s environment and energy sector. From PFAS regulations to more houses falling in the ocean; from the clean energy transition to Hurricane Helene, here’s a roundu...

My last story for 2024 - a roundup of this year’s biggest NC environment stories www.wunc.org/environment/...

North Carolina's second land-based wind farm opens for business in Chowan County Timbermill Wind in Chowan County includes 45 turbines spread out across more than 6,000 acres. The project is expected to produce clean energy and provide an economic boom to the region.

Latest story here - Timbermill Wind is expected to generate around $30M in local tax revenue over the next 30 years www.wunc.org/environment/...

mother in first place, where she belongs 💅

Duke Energy says it’s reviewing the lawsuit. In a statement, the company says it’s “committed to its customers and will continue working to deliver reliable and increasingly clean energy while keeping rates as low as possible.”

In other news, the town of Carrboro is suing Duke Energy for allegedly leading a nationwide “deception scheme” against climate change. Mayor Foushee and the town council are holding a press conference now

Clean water advocates, citizens urge officials to pass proposed groundwater standards for 3 PFAS There are three groundwater standards for PFAS under consideration. Public comment overwhelmingly supports the proposed regulations, but is also pushing for more action.

Here’s the full article from last night’s hearing www.wunc.org/environment/...

On the other hand, private citizens are asking state environmental officials to pass the proposed regulations. Clean water advocates agree, but add that these 3 groundwater standards alone are not enough

A representative from the Fayetteville Public Works Commission spoke against adopting the regulations, arguing federal drinking water standards are already stringent enough

Public hearing is now underway in Raleigh. There’s about a dozen people here to comment about proposed groundwater PFAS regulations

Public hearings on proposed PFAS groundwater standards continue today in Wilmington, starting at 6 pm. The final hearing is tomorrow in Raleigh. I’ll be there tomorrow and will bring y’all updates then

I’ll admit; I’ve never been this invested in a Panthers game before 😳

update: the Wicked movie is wickedly amazing. 15/10 would recommend. no notes. everyone should go see asap

do not disturb is on. Wicked movie starting soon!!

This part of the article especially sticks out to me. The whitewashed version of the history of Thanksgiving perpetuates the oppression and erasure of our Native brothers and sisters. Let’s remember we live on stolen land. Let’s remember to honor our Native communities today (and everyday)

The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story and the Lasting Damage They Imbue In truth, massacres, disease and American Indian tribal politics are what shaped the Pilgrim-Indian alliance at the root of the holiday

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone eats delicious food today and enjoys time with loved ones.

At the same time, let’s take **several** moments to remember the true, painful history of this holiday. www.smithsonianmag.com/history/than...

Not Colin posting my own story before me 🤣 thanks for the shoutout! and check out my latest story below!

At the end of the day, don’t we all just want a bookshelf with a rolling ladder?

GOP candidate protests the ballots cast by his opponent's parents in state Supreme Court race Republican Jefferson Griffin has filed protests challenging more than 60,000 ballots in the race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, in which he currently trails Democratic incumbent Allis...

GOP candidate protests the ballots cast by his opponent's parents in state Supreme Court race
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¿Qué significa HB10 para Carolina del Norte? Esto es lo que debes saber sobre esta ley nueva de inmigración WUNC ha contestado varias preguntas clave sobre la nueva ley con fines de aclarar dudas para el público hispanohablante en Carolina del Norte.

We've created a Spanish language version of our reporter Aaron Sánchez-Guerra's fact-check on what House Bill 10 means for immigration enforcement in North Carolina.

www.wunc.org/race-class-c...

Celeste is celebrating her birthday at a Barbie themed party. The cake says “Happy 27th Birthday Celeste.” She’s wearing pink heart glasses and wearing a pink crown. She’s smiling and holding her chihuahua who’s wearing a pink bow tie.

Celeste is dressed as Pitbull, aka Mr. Worldwide. She’s wearing a bald cap, black aviator sunglasses, white button down shirt, black blazer, black pants and white sneakers. She’s posing in front of a hotel mirror.

the duality of man ✨💅

kermit the frog is standing behind a red curtain . Alt: Kermit the Frog is standing behind a red curtain. He is screaming and shaking his body in excitement

Nobody talk to me - 3 of my besties are coming to visit me this weekend in Durham. I’m so excited idk what to do with myself??!!

Tonight state environment officials are holding the first public hearing re proposed groundwater standards for 3 PFAS. The meeting tonight is in Charlotte. Public hearings will also be held in Wilmington & Raleigh in early Dec. More info from DEQ here: www.deq.nc.gov/news/press-r...

Busy day at the NC Leg. Republicans moved to strip even more power from the governor, a Democrat, by moving the Board of Elections appointments to the state Auditor's office - an incoming Republican. That would mean board of elections will have 3 Repubs and 2 Dems instead of the other way around

Western North Carolina farmers face long recovery after Helene After a devastating disruption to peak harvest season, many farmers estimate recovery will take years.

A few weeks ago I visited western NC and spoke to farmers - specifically apple farmers - about how they’re recovering after Helene. The story aired on Here & Now last week. Listen here! www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

Asheville taps are clear to drink; boil water notice lifted The City of Asheville lifted the boil water notice this morning.

A major development in western North Carolina.

After a 53-day water crisis brought on by Hurricane Helene, Asheville's tap water is clear to drink.

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‘Drill, drill, drill’: New energy council signals Trump to prioritize energy production • NC Newsline President-elect Trump is signaling that the incoming administration will make energy production a core part of its domestic policy.

Drill, drill, drill’: New energy council signals Trump to prioritize energy production ncnewsline.com/2024/11/17/d...

Moon dressed up as Uranus

Filling in as weekend host this weekend! 🫡

*depressed DJ Khalid* another one