A new government report says climate change is a big threat to the health of the American people, affecting food and water sources, air quality, weather and our interactions with the environment.
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Climate Change Up Close and Personal
“Climate Stories NC” document how the changing climate has affected the lives of North Carolinians, like Willy Phillips, a fisherman in Columbia.
‘A Rare Sighting’
Reader Judy Moore captured this image of a cedar waxwing March 23 on Roanoke Island.
King Tides Offer Glimpses of Our Future
Researchers need your help to document this week’s unusually high tides, which could provide a taste of our watery future as sea-level rise accelerates.
The Gulf Stream and the Age of Exploration
That river of water that flows north along our coast played a vital role in Spain’s building of an empire and England’s first settlement in the New World.
Titan Scales Back Air Permit Request
Titan America’s Carolina Cement Co. has applied to state air-quality regulators to change its 2013 pollution permit to reflect the company’s recent decision to abandon plans for a mining operation and expanded cement plant in New Hanover County.
There’s a New Sheriff in Town
Larry Baldwin, the new Crystal Coast Waterkeeper, intends to keep an eye out for polluters and other threats to coastal waters in and around Carteret County.
Workshop to Cover Watershed Restoration
Professionals, planners and managers will show how to protect and restore coastal water quality during the Governor’s South Atlantic Alliance workshop April 28 in Wrightsville Beach.
Our Coast’s Food: Southern Workhorse
Our food writer Liz Biro takes a loving, personal look at the cast-iron frying pan, a mainstay of any Southern kitchen.
Oceana: Seismic Plan Threatens Marine Life
Environmental group Oceana has released a set of maps that show the overlap of current seismic airgun permit application areas in the Atlantic and known habitats for at-risk turtles, whales and sharks, as well as other important fish species.
Sam’s Field Notes: The Northern Harrier
The northern harrier, also known as marsh hawk or gray ghost, is a distinctive coastal bird with a stealthy hunting style and, like the fighter jet that shares its name, an ability to hover and perform vertical takeoffs and landings.
Survey Gauges Opinions on Wind Energy
Graduate students at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment want to know more about coastal N.C. residents’ thoughts on wind-energy development and are conducting a survey for a class project.
Park Service Offers Plan to Address Flooding
The National Park Service recently presented a plan to address persistent flooding at Cape Point, a popular fishing and camping spot in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, by draining the water into the ocean.
Brunswick Tables Abandoned Boat Rules
Brunswick County commissioners said Monday they need more time to consider a proposed ordinance covering abandoned vessels in county waters.
Commentary: Many Davids Beat Goliath
Titan was a “Goliath,” toppled by ordinary people who waged an extraordinary campaign to protect their quality of life and environment, writes Todd Miller.
New River Dredging Project Gets Started
Crews began work this week on a $2.45 million channel-dredging project in the New River, a collaborative effort involving the state, Onslow County and North Topsail Beach, which will use the compatible spoils for beach re-nourishment.
