Federal officials said last week that humpback whales are dying at alarming rates along the Atlantic coast, but the explanation has eluded scientists.
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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.
Photography Book Captures Coastal Beauty
Photographer David Blevins showcases the beauty of North Carolina’s barrier islands in a new book with colorful photographs of the islands’ wildlife and natural features.
Composting Plan Aims to Extend Landfill’s Life
New Hanover County is set to launch a pilot program with UNCW to compost food waste from the university, the latest effort to extend the life of the rapidly filling county landfill.
Mysterious Squid Washes Up on Portsmouth
A mysterious squid found in late March on a Portsmouth Island beach was later discovered to be a species that’s commercially fished in Japan.
