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Aug 21, 2026

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Board weighs greener future for old ballpark

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Board backs letter on data center impacts

The Environmental Affairs Board unanimously approved sending elected officials a general letter about the environmental implications of data centers as Durham considers changes affecting extensions of a data center moratorium. The current moratorium is scheduled to end in early July, and the proposed amendment would give governing bodies more discretion over extensions by defaulting to state law.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 6, 2026

Durham Advances Cleaner Equipment and Transit

Durham reported that more than 30% of the GoDurham bus fleet—22 buses—is now zero-emission, while overall ridership rose more than 50% from FY 2021 to FY 2025. City landscaping crews now operate more electric than gas-powered mowers and have begun using a solar-powered trailer to charge equipment in the field.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Pollution Monitoring Continues Through 2027

Elevated levels of volatile organic compounds, metals, and other pollutants continue near Burton Park and the unnamed tributary to Rock Creek/Third Fork Creek. Monthly monitoring will continue through 2027 while staff track pollution sources, analyze trends, and evaluate solutions.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Board weighs greener future for old ballpark

The Environmental Affairs Board did not make a formal recommendation on the old Durham Athletic Park, but its Land Use and Planning Committee will review options and bring a proposal back to the full board. The options range from preserving the baseball field to creating a larger public green space with natural areas.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Board Supports Food Waste Composting Upgrade

The Environmental Affairs Board approved a letter supporting an upgrade to Durham’s yard waste composting facility so it can accept food waste; one member abstained and the remaining votes were in favor. The board also received an update that more than 450 of 4,000 planned right-of-way trees had been planted.

2 min readMunicipal coverage