Category: Environment
National Security halts Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore wind energy entered crisis mode this week after the Interior Department, acting on an order from President Trump, suspended wind farm leases in federal waters, halting construction and in some cases power generation at major projects along the East Coast. The move, justified by…
Facts Refute Green Agenda
By Barry Boyce PLANET EARTH – Much has been said about the detrimental effects on our environment from automobile and truck emissions. Here are some factual statistics you should find very interesting! There are approximately 5000 large container ships sailing the oceans everyday. These massive…
Whortonsville Residents Leery of Undergrowth Control
Vast Tract of Timberland Sprayed with Herbicide STRAIGHT ROAD – Monday night, the Pamlico County Commissioners heard from a trio of concerned citizens who fear that recent spraying on land now owned by International Paper (formerly Weyerhaeuser) jeopardizes wildlife, nearby streams, and possibly humanity. “If…
WOKE MADNESS CONTINUES
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gives $4.7 million to British firm that sells face masks for cows
ZELP – Zero Emissions Livestock Project Cows belch methane Mask converts to carbon dioxide Farmers claim environment-friendly meat Zelp benefits by selling ‘carbon offset credits’
Democrats continue ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ deception
By Dexter Liu USA ECONOMY – In advance of the mid-term elections the NC Democrats issued a press release touting Biden’s “accomplishments” – highlighting positive results from the passage of the “Inflation Reduction Act.” Titled “New Toyota EV Investment Highlights President Biden’s Work to Bring Back…
County Responds to Water Quality Complaints in Reelsboro area
Pamlico Water Advisory
Part 1 of 4: ‘It’s the System, Stupid!’
Electric Vehicles actually increase carbon emissions!
Last week, Dexter Liu completed a well-written three-part analysis on the electric vehicle and why it is not ready for prime time. I agree. Here are additional considerations. Since the Tesla Model 3 weighs about the same as the Chevrolet Equinox, some interesting comparisons can…
Two-Part Resolution requires explanation
EASTERN NC – Any attempt to regulate ‘navigable waters’ in this part of the state can be a sticky wicket. Four towns – New Bern, Bridgeton, Oriental, and Trent Woods – learned that the hard way this week! Monday night, the Pamlico County Board of…
Groundwater tough to swallow?
RALEIGH – Here’s your chance to complain! Once every three years, state law requires regular reviews of groundwater water quality standards. Next week’s Feb. 2 public hearing is ‘virtual;’ however, written comments can also be submitted by email or through regular Postal Service channels. Last…
Officials respond to complaints
Herbicide for roadways ‘safe,’ says DOT Thank you for contacting the NC Department of Transportation regarding roadside vegetation in Pamlico County. NCDOT utilizes industry-approved techniques to control the undergrowth of small trees, bushes and grass along the roadsides. Mowing is the primary tool used by…
DOT ! Answer 11 questions.
By Jim Sherwood VANDEMERE — I was away on a vacation out west for a couple of weeks and was appalled to see what had happened while I was gone. What I am talking about is the defoliation — by obviously very poisonous chemicals along…
Chemical burning of county must stop
By Evie Henderson PAMLICO COUNTY — With reference to Jeff Lomer’s letter in the Sept. 17 issue of The County Compass, I wish to add my horrified voice to his. A couple of weeks ago, when I drove out of my subdivision — only a…
