Rhiannon Fionn

Rhiannon Fionn

Rhiannon Fionn is an award-winning independent journalist, filmmaker and author based in North Carolina.

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Dispute over water standards delays vote on North Carolina coal ash rules

North Carolina officials have delayed a vote on a key coal ash rule amid a dispute over whether state or federal groundwater standards should be part of the rule.

By Rhiannon Fionn . 22 November 2016
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How North Carolina law could make it harder to recycle coal ash

Deadlines in North Carolina’s coal ash law have some worried that Duke Energy may choose recycling options that could leave prospective concrete customers unsatisfied and much of its coal ash inventory in wet impoundments.

By Rhiannon Fionn . 7 November 2016
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Ethics case leaves unanswered questions over North Carolina governor's meeting with Duke Energy

While the North Carolina Ethics Commission earlier this year dismissed a complaint against Gov. Pat McCrory’s office related to a meeting with Duke Energy officials and other issues, advocates say key questions remain unanswered.

By Rhiannon Fionn . 19 October 2016
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Q&A: An improved tool for watchdogging coal ash in the Southeast

An updated website provides an interactive map of coal ash sites throughout the Southeast as well as information on how utilities are responding to regulatory changes.

By Rhiannon Fionn . 18 October 2016
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Federal loans helping North Carolina co-ops strengthen their communities

In North Carolina, rural electric co-ops are have been able to spark local economic development in part thanks to aggressive participation in a USDA loan program.

By Rhiannon Fionn . 28 September 2016
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While on track to comply, North Carolina continues fighting Clean Power Plan

While North Carolina is already on track to meet its 2030 targets under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan, according to a recent Reuters analysis, state officials are still fighting the proposal.

By Rhiannon Fionn . 20 September 2016
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North Carolina releases plan to comply with EPA coal ash regulations

A draft proposal from North Carolina officials to comply with a federal rule on coal ash represents the “bare minimum required,” according to at least one critic, for a state that considers itself a leader on the issue.

By Rhiannon Fionn . 14 September 2016
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For closing North Carolina's coal ash ponds, one size doesn't fit all

While state officials insist "cap-in-place" is a safe option for coal ash disposal, advocates and experts still have concerns and say other options are worth exploring.

By Rhiannon Fionn . 9 August 2016
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North Carolina's 'leadership' on coal ash pales compared to its neighbor

Gov. Pat McCrory claims his state is the national leader when it comes to coal-ash management when it isn't.

By Rhiannon Fionn . 18 July 2016
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Is North Carolina reaching 'peak solar'? Not so fast, say advocates

While North Carolina's largest utility says solar development might be peaking in the state, advocates note that there is still plenty of room for growth.

By Rhiannon Fionn . 5 July 2016

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Rhiannon Fionn

Dispute over water standards delays vote on North Carolina coal ash rules

How North Carolina law could make it harder to recycle coal ash

Ethics case leaves unanswered questions over North Carolina governor's meeting with Duke Energy

Q&A: An improved tool for watchdogging coal ash in the Southeast

Federal loans helping North Carolina co-ops strengthen their communities

While on track to comply, North Carolina continues fighting Clean Power Plan

North Carolina releases plan to comply with EPA coal ash regulations

For closing North Carolina's coal ash ponds, one size doesn't fit all

North Carolina's 'leadership' on coal ash pales compared to its neighbor

Is North Carolina reaching 'peak solar'? Not so fast, say advocates