New Study Shows Some Invasive Plant Species Could Help The Environment
A new study shows how a type of Japanese seaweed could help protect North Carolina's shoreline.
Environment
Deadly Arizona Flash Flood Created '40-Foot Wide Black Wave'
The victims were all from one Phoenix family, who had been celebrating a birthday alongside a popular swimming hole, unaware that summer thunderstorms had just dropped heavy rains upstream.
Natural Gas Building Boom Fuels Climate Worries, Enrages Landowners
Companies are asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve thousands of miles of pipelines from Appalachia. It's an agency that almost never says no.
In Chile, Many Regard Climate Change As The Greatest External Threat
Drought, floods and wildfires are signs that climate change has become a harsh reality for the 17 million people of Chile. Laguna de Aculeo used to be a booming summer playground, but not anymore.
Friday News Roundup - International
Iraq marks a major moment, Brazil sends its former president to prison and President Trump looks for an alternative agreement -- in Paris.
How Gardening Benefits The Community: Adrienne Roethling
Adrienne Roethling, Director of Curation and Mission Delivery of the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, speaks with Radio Camper Lochlan Downard about garden curating in the Triad.
A Passion For The Environment Leads To Valuable Life Lessons: Jamie Maier
Lillie Wray speaks to Jamie Maier, Executive Director of the Piedmont Environmental Alliance, about her evolving passion for the environment and the impact people have on it.
Coal Ash Neighbors: Don't Raise Rates As Pollution Lingers
The nation's largest electric company wants regulators in North Carolina to force consumers to pay nearly $200 million a year to clean up the toxic byproducts of burning coal to generate power.
No Offense, American Bees, But Your Sperm Isn't Cutting It
U.S. bees are in trouble, and one of the major threats is a deadly parasite called varroa mite. So researchers are importing sperm from European bees resistant to mites to toughen up America's stock.
NC Concrete Industry Considers Other States, Countries To Fill Ash Shortage
Duke Energy continues to clean up potentially toxic coal ash sites across North Carolina. But even more of the waste is on its way.