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North Carolina’s Hidden Landfill Crisis | Wilmington News
A new North Carolina state audit reveals a shocking oversight: 78% of pre-regulation landfills across the state have never been inspected for contamination, many located near homes, schools, and churches. With a billion-dollar funding gap, the Department of Environmental Quality admits they’re stretched thin—but says their existing work has yielded critical results. Counties like New Hanover and Brunswick face major hurdles, including inaccessible sites and property owner resistance. The auditor is pushing for urgent action, demanding accountability and smarter use of taxpayer dollars to…
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