Wind energy developers with projects in the works in eastern North Carolina are keeping a wary eye on the state in the wake of a recently imposed 18-month moratorium.
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A Coastal View of the Eclipse
Our Sam Bland captured this image of the solar eclipse near its peak Monday at the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s headquarters near Newport.
Aquariums Aim To Tackle Plastic Pollution
Top aquariums around the country, including the three in North Carolina, joined together to form the Aquarium Conservation Partnership and launched the “In Our Hands” campaign to combat plastic pollution.
Visitors Get Hands-On Coastal Experience
A summer visit to the North Carolina coast by a group of school children from Belarus is part of a program that seeks to help children living in areas with residual radiation from the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant.
Park Service to Host Business Orientation
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will host an orientation for commercial service providers and open house on Ocracoke Island Aug. 28.
44 New Houses Possible At Ocean Isle Beach
The permitting process is underway for a 44-home development at the east end of Ocean Isle Beach, where erosion is prevalent.
Solar Education Meeting Set In Dare County
Dare County’s Cooperative Extension will host a solar education meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, to explain the technology, construction, regulations and economics of the utility-scale solar photovoltaic system.
Appeal Period Begins For Revised Flood Maps
A 90-day appeal period has begun for property owners, community officials and others in nine coastal counties to protest information in proposed new flood insurance rate maps.
Celebrate Vultures Sept. 1-3
Vultures are nature’s clean-up crew and help prevent the spread of many diseases. Learn about these fascinating yet threatened birds during Vulture Awareness Celebration Sept. 1-3 at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
What About Solar Power During An Eclipse?
Duke Energy manages energy from more than three quarters of the roughly 3,200 megawatts of solar power in North Carolina, but because the company has a diverse mix of energy sources and a plan in place, representatives say they expect to meet customer demand during the Aug. 21 eclipse.
Sam Bland Shines light on Aug. Eclipse
Sam Bland reminisces about experiencing with two of his friends a solar eclipse in 1970 eastern North Carolina, explores the myths surrounding the natural phenomenon.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Dedication Sept. 9
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 10-mile trail section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail through the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s North River Wetland Preserve in Otway will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 9.
Reefs As Carbon Sinks? Location Matters
Researchers at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences have found that oyster reefs may help in mitigating climate change, but near-shore reefs sequester carbon better than others.
Agency Heads Respond to GenX Questions
Department of Health and Human Services’ Secretary Mandy Cohen and Department of Environmental Quality’s Secretary Michael Regan responded Monday to a recent letter from seven state senators who questioned Gov. Roy Cooper’s handling of the GenX contamination and related funding request.
Majority Say No To Drilling, Seismic Testing
The majority of citizens attending the three public hearings the Department of Environmental Quality held last week voiced their opposition to the proposed federal oil and gas leasing program along the Atlantic coast.
Duke Energy Seeks Wind Power Providers
Duke Energy Carolinas said Tuesday it wants to add wind energy providers to help it diversity and meet standards that mandate the company generate 12.5 percent of its retail sales in the state by renewable energy.
