North Carolina Takes Another Step Forward to Cleaner Hog Farming
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“The committees’ approval breaks the log jam that has blocked progress toward resolution of the hog waste problem. The bill bans lagoons on new farms, permanently establishes health and environmental standards, and will help reduce the cost of cleaner systems. These are provisions that deserve applause.
“Despite its merits, the bill has shortcomings. There’s a lot more work to be done. Hog waste is a renewable energy source that shows solid potential. However, if public money is spent to help generate energy from waste, then the systems should meet health and environmental standards. The General Assembly must keep a close eye on how hog waste is used to produce electricity.
“This bill gives
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