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Will Raleigh Face Water Crisis?
Access to clean water represents one of the single largest problems facing humanity today. Type in your address here to see what the future might hold.
Explosions in the Sky: A Rare Visible Supernova
This weekend: watch an entire solar system explode 21 million light years away.
Infographic: How to Predict Future Hurricanes
Hopscotch Weekend, September 10 is historically the apex of hurricane season.
Donate Now to CompostNow’s Rippple Fundraising Campaign
CompostNow is back with a way that you can help them get started.
Earthquake Tremors felt in Raleigh
5.9 Magnitude Charlottesville Virginia Earthquake Felt in Raleigh.
The Daily Beast Ranks Raleigh the Third Hottest City This Summer
The sweltering heat continues in Raleigh.
CompostNow will Compost Your Food For You
Want to compost your food but not deal with all the dirty work? CompostNow is here to help.
NC Legislative actions drag our state backward
Legislative actions drag North Carolina backwards at a time when we are among the fastest growing states in the nation.
City of Raleigh Sponsoring Compost Awareness Week Sale Saturday
Learn more about composting from the City of Raleigh this Saturday.
New Census: Wake up to realities of rapid growth
With a growth rate exceeding 100% in some areas, the Triangle is growing faster than national averages, and we’re experiencing the challenges of growth every day—from traffic congestion to crowded schools to a limited water supply.
Toxic Free NC Tip Du Jour: Raleigh for a Harvest of Dignity
“It is ironic that those who till the soil, cultivate and harvest the fruits, vegetables, and other foods that fill your tables with abundance have nothing left for themselves.” - César Chávez
Raleigh’s New Tiered Water Billing System Rewards Conservation
The City of Raleigh will begin a new 3 tier water billing system in November.
Toxic Free NC Labor Day Weekend Tip: Insect Repellent (and Locopops Fiesta too!)
Tips for keeping the bug bites at bay with minimal toxic spritzing. Plus, Locopops for Toxic Free NC on Labor Day!
LoveBug Art for Everyone
Beautiful bug art is for sale online and at Epona & Oak to benefit Toxic Free NC through the end of August. (art by Sean Kernick)
Toxic Free NC Tip Du Jour: Sunscreen Shopping Guide & Federal Toxics Reform
‘Tis the season for fun in the sun. Shopper’s guide to the least toxic and most effective sunscreens, plus a little call to action for anyone who’s sick of shopper’s guides and just wants the toxic junk off the shelves.
