It’s hard to keep up with the deluge of bills related to environmental policy that were debated, passed and/or vetoed in North Carolina during the 2011-2012. Here's a breakdown.

When Republicans won majorities in the General Assembly, one lawmaker literally drew a bull's eye on the state's environmental protection agency. What's next for North Carolina's air and water?

WhichWayNC asked residents in Chapel Hill about North Carolina legislation that could legalize fracking, a procedure that uses water and chemicals to harvest natural gas underground. As the bill approaches becoming law are North Carolinians in favor of the industry coming to NC? Watch the video to find out and tell us how you feel about fracking in NC. Want to know more about fracking? Check out all the facts about fracking in North Carolina in...

Find out what you need to know about fracking in this slideshow

Senate Bill 820, which would legalize fracking, passed through the Senate Finance Committee.