Environment

7:52am May 23, 2014

World News World News Politics & Government Environment

Political Rhetoric Bogs Down Future Of Keystone XL Pipeline

by Jim Zarroli

Claims for and against the pipeline are overblown. It won't make much of a difference on climate change, and it likely won't help the U.S. become energy independent.

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7:15am May 21, 2014

Environment Environment

Senate Bill Seeks NC Fracking Permits Next Year

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The effort to get the exploration of natural gas in North Carolina using a process called fracking started next year is moving ahead at the legislature.
1:00pm May 16, 2014

Science Science Environment

Out There On The Ice: An Intimate View Of The Melting Antarctic Sheet

Two groups of scientists have reported that the melting of the giant West Antarctica Ice Sheet appears to be unstoppable. Oceans could rise several feet in the coming centuries because of its melting.

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Jason Miczek

1:03pm May 13, 2014

Environment Environment

Duke Energy Sweeping the Dan River Clean

Expert crews are extracting thousands of tons of coal ash from the Dan River.

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8:47am May 07, 2014

Politics & Government Politics & Government Environment

Obama Sounds Alarm Bell On Climate Change. Is Anyone Listening?

by Scott Horsley

President Obama is touting a government report on climate change. He's taking steps to limit the greenhouse gases that contribute to a warming planet, but he faces political heat on Capitol Hill.

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9:04pm May 06, 2014

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White House Report Says Climate Change Is Here And Now

by Elizabeth Shogren

A new U.S. government report tells an unambiguous story: The planet is warming, climate change is driven primarily by people and it's already affecting Americans, through more frequent or intense heat waves, downpours and, in some regions, floods or droughts.

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1:08pm May 01, 2014

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Between Farmers And Frackers, Calif. Water Caught In Tussle

by Lauren Sommer

California's extreme drought has drawn battle lines over who gets water and who doesn't. As KQED's Lauren Sommer reports, fracking and farming are vying for freshwater in California's Central Valley.

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2:25pm Apr 30, 2014

Economy Economy Environment

Kansas Town Destroyed By Tornado Spreads Blame For Lack Of Growth

by Frank Morris

After seven years, Greensburg is stuck at half its pre-tornado population, and has few prospects for growth. Some blame trends decimating many farm towns — others point to the new green initiative.

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8:22am Apr 30, 2014

Science Science Environment

Concerns Raised Over Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas

by Elizabeth Shogren

Environmental groups that have mired the Keystone XL pipeline in delays now are focusing on LNG export terminals. They say opening up exports of natural gas will hasten domestic hydraulic fracturing.

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1:42pm Apr 25, 2014

Environment Environment

The new WFDD T-Shirt: All Local!

The new WFDD t-shirt is local down to its fiber. The design is by Winston-Salem's Ben Towle, a three time Eisner-nominated cartoonist.

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Audubon of North Carolina

6:31am Apr 25, 2014

Environment Environment

Forsyth Audubon Partners with Habitat For Humanity To Create Bird-Friendly Yards For Families

by Keri Brown

Several Habitat for Humanity homes in Winston-Salem are getting a green makeover.
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1:56pm Apr 22, 2014

Environment Environment

Rockingham County Helps Residents with Spring Cleaning

Getting rid of unwanted stuff at the landfill won't cost Rockingham County residents anything this week.

Environment

Political Rhetoric Bogs Down Future Of Keystone XL Pipeline

Senate Bill Seeks NC Fracking Permits Next Year

Out There On The Ice: An Intimate View Of The Melting Antarctic Sheet

Duke Energy Sweeping the Dan River Clean

Obama Sounds Alarm Bell On Climate Change. Is Anyone Listening?

White House Report Says Climate Change Is Here And Now

Between Farmers And Frackers, Calif. Water Caught In Tussle

Kansas Town Destroyed By Tornado Spreads Blame For Lack Of Growth

Concerns Raised Over Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas

The new WFDD T-Shirt: All Local!

Forsyth Audubon Partners with Habitat For Humanity To Create Bird-Friendly Yards For Families

Rockingham County Helps Residents with Spring Cleaning

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