The funding, which aims to reduce air pollution, enhance environmental justice, and bolster climate resilience, is seen as a vital step in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions.
Should Trump take the presidency, Project 2025 recommends that the National Weather Service “should fully commercialize its forecasting operations.” Effectively privatizing weather data could hinder everyday Americans’ access to weather data.
The funding will facilitate a range of initiatives, including the construction of new facilities, upgrades to existing water systems, and the removal of harmful contaminants.
The idea of relocating Princeville first came about after Hurricane Matthew. The state stepped in to help, buying 53 acres of vacant land near the town and providing funds to town leaders to plan a new mixed-use neighborhood.
North Carolina residents are facing a growing health risk and a potential financial burden as state regulators delay setting limits on harmful chemicals known as PFAS.
After decades of work, environmental groups finally achieved a major victory for the Watauga River. On July 2nd, the last dam on the waterway, Shull’s Mill Dam, began to be dismantled. This marks a significant milestone in the restoration of the river’s natural flow, stretching from its headwaters near Boone, North Carolina all the way to Watauga Lake in Tennessee.
North Carolina’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross BlueShield, abruptly canceled a planned screening of “The Smell of Money,” a documentary that explores the health risks associated with industrial hog farming in the state.
In a decisive move aimed at tackling water contamination issues, the North Carolina House has unveiled a crucial legislative proposal targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) polluters.
The NC Resilience Exchange, created by the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency, offers a variety of resources to help communities prepare for and respond to the inevitable impacts of climate change.
Did you know North Carolina leads the nation in snakebites involving venomous and non-venomous snakes annually?