Celeste Gracia
Environment ReporterCeleste Gracia has been at WUNC since September 2019. She moved over as environment reporter after starting off as morning producer. She's interested in covering several topics within her beat, including climate change and environmental justice.
Celeste graduated from the University of North Texas. She previously interned at CBS News Radio in New York and Morning Edition in Washington D.C.
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Transco's Southeast Supply Enhancement Project will deliver more natural gas to North Carolina. Critics say the pipeline poses safety and environmental risks. -
The Trump administration wants to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, a conservation policy that protects undeveloped areas in national forests. The deadline to submit public comment is September 19. -
1,4 dioxane is a toxic, man-made chemical. It's different than PFAS, another type of chemical commonly found in drinking water sources. -
NC doesn't have any cooling standards, which are local or state laws that require landlords to provide AC during the summer. -
The program called Solar For All started under the Biden administration. In North Carolina, the state Department of Environmental Quality was slated to receive $156 million to build solar energy and storage system infrastructure for low-income households. -
The Bonehenge Whale Center is a place where scientists and volunteers conduct conservation and education efforts around whales, dolphins, and porpoises. -
The storm caused the Eno River to set a new flooding record. The entire park is closed until further notice. Park officials are asking for the public’s patience as they continue damage assessment. -
Three counties have declared a state of emergency after flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal led to damaged roads, businesses and homes, as well as two deaths. -
Developers for the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate project are asking state environmental officials for a specific water permit that’s needed to move forward. In 2020, state officials denied this permit, saying the project could lead to unnecessary water quality impacts. -
PowerSchool suffered a global data breach in January, threatening sensitive information of NC students and teachers. The State Board of Education held a special meeting Monday to review using other products offered by PowerSchool.
