A group of environmental advocacy organizations, including the North Carolina Coastal Federation, have moved to intervene in a case that could allow for offshore drilling six sites in the Atlantic.
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Project Looks to Tap Gulf Stream’s Energy
The Coastal Studies Institute’s Renewable Ocean Energy Research Program is making headway in predicting the part of the Gulf Stream that’s the best resource for generating power.
Our Celestial Coast: What to Look For in May
The distant star Arcturus and closer neighbors, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be on display this month, along with the Eta Aquarids meteor shower.
NOAA Asks Public to Report Injured Whales
Federal officials said last week that humpback whales are dying at alarming rates along the Atlantic coast, but the explanation has eluded scientists.
AmeriCorps Funding in Limbo
Trump’s new budget proposal targets the agency that manages AmeriCorps, a program that promotes volunteerism, including in environmental education projects along the North Carolina coast.
Trump Signs Order on Offshore Drilling
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions on offshore drilling for oil and natural gas and halting expansion of marine sanctuaries.
Wind Energy, Regulatory Bills Find Support
Amid a hectic rush this week to advance dozens of bills by a critical deadline, state lawmakers solidified support for a wind energy bill and regulatory changes.
Tournament Puts Spotlight on Conservation
Systems designed to protect water quality around Eagle Point Golf Club in Wilmington will serve as a scenic backdrop May 1-7, when the PGA tour comes to Wilmington.
Will Park Plan Save or Ruin Maritime Forest?
A new state report indicates that Emerald Isle’s plan to buy nearly 30 acres of maritime forest for preservation and athletic fields may conflict with conservation goals.
EPA Seeks Public Input on Regulations
In an effort to downsize environmental regulatory systems, the Trump has asked for public input on the economic impediment of environmental regulations.
Fed-Up Brunswick Environmentalists Regroup
Citing frustration with limits imposed by the town council, former members of a Sunset Beach committee are forming a new, countywide environmental group.
See an Alligator? Snap a Photo
The Wildlife Resources Commission, in an effort to learn more about alligators, has set up a system for the public to report sightings.
Google Time Lapse Shows Coastal Changes
Changes to the North Carolina coast are dramatically illustrated in a time-lapse feature of Google Earth that allows users to view aerial images made over a roughly 30-year span.
Bag Ban Repeal Among Bills on Fast Track
The move is on in the North Carolina General Assembly to advance bills ahead of an important deadline later this week, including measures to repeal the Outer Banks’ ban on plastic bags.
Judge Dismisses Topsail Dune Rule Case
A judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging Topsail Beach’s repeal of the town’s dune ordinance, a decision that lifts a block on new building permits.
Cook Adds Provision to Repeal Plastic Ban
Sen. Bill Cook on Thursday added language to an environmental regulatory bill to include a provision repealing the longstanding ban on plastic bags on the Outer Banks.
