The National Audubon Society has released a report showing that 200 birds in North Carolina and two-thirds of birds in North America are at risk from the effects of climate change
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A View of Climate Change From 14,000 Feet
Our Sam Bland, a coastal creature who has recently been exploring Colorado, compares the effects of global climate change as seen from both sea level and far above.
Storm Causes Overwash on NC 12
The North Carolina Department of Transportation warned motorists Thursday via a post on Twitter that crews were repairing storm-caused dune erosion north of Rodanthe on N.C. 12. While the storm system sits offshore, motorists should expect overwash on N.C. 12, especially at high tide.
Officials Weigh Next Steps After FEMA Denial
Gov. Cooper and other state and county officials continue to press the case for assistance for individual victims of Hurricane Dorian after the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to deny the state’s request.
Cooper Proclaims Oct. 6-12 Resiliency Week
Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed Oct. 6-12 Resiliency Week in North Carolina, citing the need to rebuild stronger and smarter in preparation for future storms.
Manteo Gets Go-Ahead for Downtown Park
Dare commissioners approved a deal Monday for Manteo to build a proposed Town Common on county-owned land in the downtown area featuring green space, public parking and water quality protections.
FEMA Denies Individual Assistance Request
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied North Carolina’s application for individual assistance in North Carolina counties with damage from Hurricane Dorian.
Topsail Beach Awards Dredge, Sand Contract
Topsail Beach officials have awarded a $24.6 million contract for its planned Local Storm Damage Reduction Plan that includes dredging New Topsail Inlet and placing sand on the beach.
Cleanups Net More Than 200 Tons of Debris
Efforts to clear wood, fishing gear and other debris that Hurricane Florence scattered along a 42-mile stretch of N.C. coastline collected more than 200 tons and numerous vessels.
Better Beach Data Goal of DUNEX Project
A pilot study underway at the Army’s coastal and hydraulics research facility at Duck Pier aims to improve the quality of beach data researchers collect during storms.
Workshop to Address Plans for Navassa Site
Residents and other stakeholders are invited Oct. 16 to discuss options for buying the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp, site in Navassa for a proposed cultural center and park.
Currituck Banks Reserve Reopens
Currituck Banks Coastal Reserve site reopened Monday to visitors after being closed since Hurricane Dorian hit the coast in early September.
Event to Celebrate Role of Fire in Pine Forests
The Fire in the Pines Festival set for Saturday in Wilmington spotlights the importance of controlled burns for the plants and animals in North Carolina’s pine forests.
Trump Approves NC Disaster Declaration
President Trump has approved Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a federal disaster declaration for eastern N.C. counties affected by Hurricane Dorian, allowing for FEMA public assistance.
Land Trust Purchases Jones County Tract
The Coastal Land Trust has announced that its third land purchase using a portion of the Havelock bypass settlement funds is 247 acres next to a portion of the Croatan National Forest southwest of New Bern.
Session Yields Spending Bills Amid Impasse
As the stalemate over a final budget continues, leaders in the N.C. General Assembly are pressing forward with smaller-scale spending plans that include numerous coastal provisions.