The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its forecast, indicating an 85 percent likelihood of more named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes compared to the average season.
The Carolina Core, the heartland of North Carolina, is emerging as a major player in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution.
Just months after 35 Durham park areas were fenced off due to possible lead contamination, Durham Parks and Recreation is temporarily closing 5 playgrounds to conduct further tests for lead contamination.
A new report by the American Lung Association shows North Carolina air particle pollution levels are low, and the North Carolina Division of Air Quality says that the state’s air is the cleanest it’s been in decades.
A new study reveals that rising sea levels, a consequence of climate change, are having a significant impact on the economic landscape of North Carolina’s coast.
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.