To Reduce its Carbon Footprint, UNC Could Burn Pellets Composed of Paper and Plastic

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By By Lisa SorgJan 15, 2025, 5:00 am99 ptsTrending
While burning the pellets would reduce greenhouse gases from the university’s physical plant, it would increase harmful levels of nitrogen oxides, lead, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds. By Lisa Sorg CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—On a Friday afternoon in mid-January, college students hugged themselves as…

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