In a surprise announcement, the US Department of the Interior withdrew plans to allow drilling for oil and gas off the southeastern US coast. For Outer Banks residents opposed to drilling, the announcement was welcome news–the most likely east coast location for oil and gas is 30 miles east of Salvo. This article from the… Continue reading OBX wins fight against offshore drilling!
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a call for open meetings on offshore drilling
North Carolina officials held a closed door session last week about drilling off the state’s coast. This editorial from the Winstson-Salem Journal raises serious questions about process, accessibility and the perception of back room deals. “When it comes to North Carolina’s coast and processes that affect all of us, the McCrory administration needs to stop… Continue reading a call for open meetings on offshore drilling