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New research from scientists at the Centre for Ecological Research in Hungary finds that some birds living in cities are changing their songs to compete with traffic and other urban noise.
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India plans to build a major port, airport and town on pristine, remote Great Nicobar Island. Supporters say it could boost trade and jobs, but critics worry about environmental damage.
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Officials are concerned that the county's current development ordinances don’t address these types of high-impact facilities. -
To prevent flooding, people in Western North Carolina are turning to a traditional basket weaving ingredient.
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From birds to butterflies, pollinators are in decline because of habitat loss, pesticides and climate change.
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Environmental advocates are mobilizing against a proposed Duke Energy natural gas project in Davidson and Davie counties. -
Heatwaves are already sweeping across Europe, with stifling heat felt most acutely in cities.
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Canada struck a deal with the province of Alberta, home to the country’s oil sector, to remove a proposal to cap oil sector emissions.
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When a species is facing extinction, it takes an enormous human effort to stave it off. Case in point: the painstaking campaign to save the frosted flatwoods salamander. -
Research from North Carolina State University shows plants can extract rare earth metals from contaminated sites. -
Power outages are increasing as climate change drives more severe weather events across the U.S.
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Insurance is supposed to soften the blow when homes burn or flood. With some preparation, you can better your odds of a smoother recovery if disaster strikes.
