Student-led People of Scientific and Equitable Achievement hosted the panel discussion.
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World must act now to slow global warming: report
Climate change assessment released Monday “is a dire warning about the consequences of inaction.”
Coastal Studies Institute readies for 2022 summer camps
The Coastal Studies Institute is hosting eight weeks of in-person educational summer camps that include exploring the Outer Banks.
Ocracoke springtime ferry schedule to begin March 1
Hatteras, Cedar Island and Swan Quarter routes starting Tuesday will offer more daily departures to and from Ocracoke.
Rural character has defined Gates County for centuries
Its rural character, plantation history and natural beauty make it similar to other northeastern counties such as Chowan, Pasquotank and Camden but has famous residents, plantation homes and a state park.
Army Corps to begin work on Carolina Beach nourishment
The $20 million project was expected to start Friday.
121 horses on Shackleford Banks at end of 2021: report
Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses released the latest annual report on the Shackleford Banks herd.
Martin Marietta seeks to expand Belgrade limestone mine
The 1,605-acre mine is within the White Oak River Basin in Jones County.
UNCW lab may hold answers to algal bloom questions
Catharina Alves-de Souza, director of the University of North Carolina Wilmington Algal Resources Collection, was recently awarded a National Science Foundation grant to help in identifying microalgae species.
Underwater symposium to dive into shipwreck history
Discussion of Civil War shipwrecks, World War II submarine losses and research, underwater photography and diving experiences are planned for the dive symposium April 2 at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum.
Road removal through refuge delayed until next year
NCDOT says it will hold off on removing roadway and sandbags being bypassed by the Rodanthe bridge to allow the relocation of electrical transmission lines from the area along the current N.C. 12 to under the bridge.
NC Supreme Court denies appeals on redistricting
UPDATED: Congressional map could still see appeal to federal high court, but candidate filing with new maps opens Thursday.
New report projects sea levels to rise a foot in 30 years
UNC sea level rise researcher Rick Luettich says the report is notable for the certainty of its predictions.
Commercial fishing resource funding committees to meet
The Marine Fisheries Commission Commercial Resource Fund Committee and the funding committee for the North Carolina Commercial Fishing Resource Fund will meet March 3 via web conference.
Coastal Land Trust announces new park in Craven County
The Coastal Land Trust has purchased 105 acres of land along Brice’s Creek in Craven County for a new nature park.
Surfrider Outer Banks plans first post-pandemic event
Surfrider Outer Banks is set to host its “Freezin’ for a Reason” fundraiser March 5 in Kill Devil Hills to raise money for a public beach water-testing initiative.
