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And yet Republican majorities in the #NCGA chose to raise interest rates on predatory consumer loans pushed by special interests over @NC_Governor’s veto. #ncpol

@aantepli Such wonderful news, my friend.

Critically important coverage by @lisasorg on systemic pollution overload in Robeson County. Newsline special report: A community inundated with industrial waste ncnewsline.com/2023/05/27/new… via @NCNewsline

Tanking the economy, running up the cost of the National debt is not the rule of law, properly understood. Tax cuts that were not scored on budget commitments led us here. President Biden’s team protected thousands of jobs by negotiating well.

@DrBioGC Congratulations! So well earned!

very very happy day. so so full of gratitude for the many mentors, collaborators, students, postdocs and colleagues who have made this journey so much fun. Doing science with brilliant people is a wonderful way to spend your life and I am grateful.

Students from our inaugural class of student defenders appeared in court alongside their clients this morning…the Criminal Defense Clinic @DukeLaw has officially launched!

Many thanks to @GabriellaMickel and the editors of @PaceEnvtLRev! Excited to share this piece about heat standards as a way to promote #EnvironmentalJustice for food system workers, and the larger obstacle of "agricultural exceptionalism" limiting needed transformative change.

December power supply problems in North Carolina were due to fossil fuel failures, not renewables. Regional power markets and dramatic increases in solar, wind, and battery storage can increase grid reliability. energynews.us/2023/01/12/com…

As reported by Duke Energy yesterday, the largest cause of the rolling blackouts on Christmas Eve was coal and natural gas plants generating far less than rated. Between those plant failures and loss of purchases from outside of territory, they lost 2,500 MW of generation.

@adamgolden25 Well done, Adam!

It’s official: I’m going to be a public defender in Maryland! 🦀

Forty-nine days have never felt so long. :-( but I am very excited to envision a better platform than this one. Spoutible - Pre-register Now! spoutible.com

Wishing our students all the best as they begin taking their #FinalExams today. 📚✏️ We know you're studying hard, but remember to take time to rest, relax, and recharge, as well! We are cheering you on to the finish line! 😃

⁦@DukeELPC⁩’s Michelle Nowlin went to Pocosin Lakes over the past weekend to view wildlife. This picture was captured over the weekend. Did she beat a hasty retreat or end up on the menu? Caption this photo in the replies. ⁦@DukeLaw⁩ ⁦@DukeEnvironment⁩

In other news, Siler City is *still* polluting the state's waterways, with fines over past six years now at $275K. @NCDEQ @NCPolicyWatch #sthash.IY5gZWik.dpbs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2022/12/05/sil… #ncpol

Excellent piece from my colleague @DukeLaw Professor Tim Meyer and others. The proposed SEC climate risk disclosure rule protects investors and promotes the core functions of the agency. project-syndicate.org/commentary/def…

Prof. @jaynehuckerby, director of the Intl Human Rights Clinic at Duke Law, provides expert opinion on trafficking in proceedings at the Special Immigration Appeals Commission in the case of ‘Shamima Begum v. Secretary of State for the Home Department.’ 🔗 bit.ly/3U2JONi

Catch @EvAnthDuke's Brian Hare and Duke Puppy kindergarten on @60Minutes this Sunday, November 27th! Anderson Cooper reports on the links between dog and human evolution and explores how dogs diverged from wolves

Last night our students spoke with concerned citizens, including the Concerned Citizens of West Badin, about the ongoing cleanup challenges at the former Alcoa aluminum plant in Badin, NC.

Observations of @DukeEnvironment students on COP27 proceedings give insight into the future of climate justice policy development. Check it out at: sites.duke.edu/duketotheunfcc…