/tags/north-carolina-parks North Carolina Parks en-US Copyright Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:53:58 GMT /environment/2023-09-25/duke-study-lead-parks-soil-contamination-us A new study from Duke University suggests green spaces across the country could have lasting soil contamination from trash incinerators used decades ago. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:53:58 GMT /environment/2023-09-25/duke-study-lead-parks-soil-contamination-us Will Michaels /environment/2023-08-14/5-durham-parks-confirmed-to-have-elevated-levels-of-lead Additional testing has found unsafe levels of lead , according to EPA standards, in soil at five public parks in Durham. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:11:07 GMT /environment/2023-08-14/5-durham-parks-confirmed-to-have-elevated-levels-of-lead Will Michaels /environment/2020-06-21/as-north-carolina-parks-reopen-officials-tackle-new-challenges-and-precautions When COVID-19 shut down the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Kristine Johnson had two particular worries in mind: garlic mustard and coltsfoot. Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:38:45 GMT /environment/2020-06-21/as-north-carolina-parks-reopen-officials-tackle-new-challenges-and-precautions Riley Davis/NC News Intern Corps