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Dozens of apparent shopping carts stuck in marsh: 'How did they get there?!'

Jun 16

NC bill would require data centers to pay for grid upgrades

Jun 3

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Trump administration opens endangered species' habitats to development

Jul 14

Trump eases refrigerant rule in bid to address surging grocery costs

May 21

Drivers in NC closer to seeing emission tests go away if EPA approves

May 13

Earth Day 2026: What you can to promote conservation

Apr 22

Christmas tree recycling begins in Wake County

Dec 29, 2025

44 treated after sulfuric acid leak at Texas facility: Officials

Dec 27, 2025

Frigid air on the way for next week

Dec 6, 2025

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The Petal Protectors keep these NYC cherry blossoms in the pink

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8-year-old girl gives a hoot, keeps her neighborhood park looking good

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Meet one of the beekeepers behind the biggest pollination event in the world

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On the frontlines of the fight for a bird-friendly NYC

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This designer is using cactus leather to craft sustainable and stylish accessories

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Napa Vineyard Sheep Grazing promotes sustainable agricultural practices and better wine

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NC county is birthplace of Environmental Justice Movement

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Navier's vision for sustainable water transportation takes flight in the Bay Area

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Jordan Pointe neighborhood on edge as plans to allow data center clears initial hurdle

Apex's Environmental Advisory Board greenlit a rezoning recommendation proposal for the plan.

Oct 17, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV takes aim at climate skeptics as he embraces predecessor's environmental legacy

Pope Leo XIV is taking aim at skeptics who he says "ridicule those who speak of global warming."

Oct 2, 2025

Garner designer makes waves with hand painted, sustainable swimwear line

Ashley-Victoria Smith says she is committed to eco-friendly practices and sustainability.

Jun 27, 2025

Hawaii's first-in-the-nation climate change tourist tax expected to generate nearly $100M annually

Hawaii's governor signed legislation that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address climate change.

May 29, 2025

Toxic algae bloom killing dolphins, other marine animals along Southern California coast: Experts

In the past week, there have been more than 50 dead and dying dolphins found along the L.A. County coast. Experts say it's due to a neurotoxin called domoic acid.

Apr 25, 2025