Stories tagged: "environment"


In the latest "Billy Ball Explains NC," we take a look at Jockey's Ridge, and how a local woman literally stopped a bulldozer to save it. (Shutterstock)
The Woman Who Stopped a Bulldozer to Save Jockey’s Ridge

In the latest "Billy Ball Explains NC," we take a look at Jockey's Ridge and the conservationists who saved this Outer Banks treasure. 

A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future. (Photo via Shutterstock)
Here’s What Rural Leaders Say Their Communities Need

A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future.

The extreme heat and dry conditions made for a rough start to watermelon season in NC, but July rains are bringing the melon back. (Shutterstock)
Good News Friday: NC Watermelon Season Will Be Longer This Year

It’s time for some good news, and this week we’re talking soccer, watermelon, and a special fact about the North Carolina Zoo. 

Unique NC Plants and Fungi
Unique NC Plants and Fungi That Belong in Sci-Fi Movies

Have you seen giant trees and glowing mushrooms? You can find that and more in North Carolina. Read our list of 5 unique NC plants and fungi.

Richard Nixon subpoenaed by Rufus Edmisten, left, and Terry Lenzner, in 1973.
Fifty Years Ago Today, NC’s Rufus Edmisten Delivered the Nixon Subpoena

Fifty years ago today, on July 23, 1973, Rufus Edmisten became the first person in US history to deliver a subpoena against a sitting president. 

The new proposal from a group of 176 House Republicans would raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, ban free school meals for students, cut spending on food aid, and weaken environmental protections. (Photo via Shutterstock)
New Republican Budget Plan Would Eliminate Free School Meals, Cut Social Security and Medicare

The new proposal from a group of 176 House Republicans would raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, ban free school meals for students, cut spending on food aid, and more.

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Biden’s Signature Climate Law Will Create a Domestic Jobs and Manufacturing Boom, Study Finds

A new report finds that the Inflation Reduction Act will dramatically lower the cost of solar and wind energy projects, create millions of new jobs, and more.