EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced Monday that that future regulatory actions on biomass, such as wood pellets, will be treated as carbon neutral when burned for energy production.
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Wildlife Shelter Seeks Volunteers
With the beginning of baby animal season, the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter in Newport is in need of volunteers to help feed the many animals being brought to the nonprofit organization that rehabilitates wildlife.
Study Recommends State Park on Black River
The Black River, with its natural resources of statewide significance, meets the criteria for addition to the N.C. State Parks System, according to a feasibility study.
Entrance Fees to Increase at Wright Memorial
The admission price at the Wright Brothers National Memorial will rise starting June 1, as part of a plan by the National Park Service to fund maintenance and construction projects across the country.
GenX In Homes: 300 Join Health Effects Study
The tap water in Mary Alice and Skip Hinshaw’s home recently tested well above most of the nearly 200 homes in New Hanover County sampled for GenX in the first part of an ongoing human exposure study.
Holden Beach Says ‘No’ to Terminal Groin
The Brunswick County beach town has voted to withdraw its application to the Army Corps of Engineers for permits to build a terminal groin at Lockwood Folly Inlet.
Air in Coastal NC Cities Among the Cleanest
The air quality in Wilmington and the New Bern-Morehead City area ranks with the cleanest of cities nationwide, according to the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report.
Guest Column: Wrapped In a Sea of Plastic
Plastic, a useful product that’s part of our everyday lives, is taking its toll on our environment and our health, as guest columnist Kathleen Rogers explains.
April Brings Beloved Birds Back to NC Coast
What is your favorite bird? Outer Banks birder Jeff Lewis says this month brings a variety of newly arrived songbirds from which to choose.
Cooper Talks Offshore Drilling, Renewables
Gov. Roy Cooper, during a stop on the Outer Banks last week, discussed his administration’s focus on protecting the coastal environment, the risks posed by offshore drilling and the benefits of renewable energy.
USDA to Remove Feral Swine From Reserve
Currituck Banks Reserve is closed April 23-27 while U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services personnel work to remove invasive feral swine and survey the damage they’ve caused.
NCDOT Settles Lawsuit Over Havelock Bypass
Sierra Club and Southern Environmental Law Center will drop a lawsuit seeking to stop the U.S. 70 bypass around Havelock in exchange for several steps by the NCDOT to protect the rare longleaf pine habitat.
Anti-Litter Campaign Targets Straws, Plastics
Restaurants and businesses up and down the coast are doing their part to cut back on plastic pollution by being part of the Ocean Friendly Establishments initiative.
Everyday Ways To Reduce Single-Use Plastic
Founder of Ocean Friendly Establishments Ginger Taylor recommends the following ways to reduce single-use plastic: Go Strawless. Skip the straw and say, “no straw please,” when ordering beverages. Bring your own reusable straw. Bring your own reusable bag when shopping, especially at the grocery store. Bring your own reusable water bottle or coffee mug. Bring… [Read More]
Take Part in Earth Day Activities, Cleanups
Coastal Review Online presents a guide to events to bring awareness to the environment and cleanup efforts planned up and down the N.C. coast in observance of Earth Day, April 22.
Susan White to Speak at Climate Symposium
Susan White, director of N.C. Sea Grant, Space Grant and the UNC Water Resources Research Institute, will be the keynote speaker at the fifth annual UNC Climate Change and Resilience Symposium.
