North Carolina has seen some extreme weather over the years. Our history is well documented with the destruction of hurricanes over the years.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a historic step to safeguard drinking water across the United States by setting the first-ever national limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals.” These man-made chemicals have been linked to various health problems and have contaminated water supplies nationwide, including North Carolina.
North Carolina is poised for a major economic boost thanks to a surge in clean energy investments, according to a new analysis by E2, a nonpartisan group of environmental business leaders. The report examines nine clean energy projects announced in the state since the Inflation Reduction Act passed in August 2022.
The exposed area reveals remnants of a Cold War-era military facility, raising new environmental anxieties. Park officials report “petroleum odors and sheen” emanating from the site, believed to be leaking from buried structures used by the Navy and Coast Guard.
The National Forest Service is on a mission to crack down on these illegal trails. Their reasoning is rooted in the very essence of their duty: to protect the delicate balance of nature within these treasured lands.
Two separate broods of cicadas, Brood XIX and Brood XIII, are primed to emerge from their slumber at the same time. This is a rare event that hasn’t happened since 1803!
Greensboro’s Bingham Park was once a landfill and an incinerator. The landfill operated there from the 1920s to 1950s. Toxic waste from the landfill directly seeped into the groundwater and the soil of the land.
The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway is getting a much-needed boost thanks to North Carolina drivers. A specialty license plate program dedicated to the parkway has brought in over half a million dollars.
Replenishing the sand, a common practice, is proving difficult. Nearby sources are running low, forcing them to look further – a staggering 18 miles offshore.
The NC Coast Guard recently released 81 rehabilitated turtles from North Carolina’s Sea Turtle Assistance & Rehabilitation Center on Roanoke Island that were rescued from the coast.