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A young boy in a red shirt drinks water at Team Norway’s World Cup practice at UNC Greensboro. Extreme heat could be a player in the FIFA soccer tournament.

Record crowds, hot stadiums: Extreme heat could be a player during this summer’s World Cup

by Anne Blythe June 12, 2026June 22, 2026

Aerial view of a water-filled open-pit lithium mine surrounded by farmland and forests in North Carolina's Piedmont region.

Environmental Health

When water meets rock: Water quality impacts from lithium mining

by Coastwatch June 6, 2026June 5, 2026

A solar-powered light hangs from the ceiling of a dimly lit home, casting a bright glow in the foreground. In the background, a person sits next to a box fan. These low-tech tools are used during warmer months to cool the home and reduce energy costs.

Environmental Health

The heat is rising, and not everyone can afford to cool down

by Will Atwater June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Several people work together in a freshly tilled field on land owned by El Futuro Es Nuestro on a clear, sunny day; one man in the foreground bends over a white bucket while others stand or kneel along the rows with shovels and tools, trees and a mobile home are in the background.

Environmental Health

Migrant workers, advocates work to get ready for long, hot summer

by Will Atwater May 27, 2026June 12, 2026

Environmental Health

A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be?

by Grist May 23, 2026May 22, 2026

A narrow, shallow stretch of Third Fork Creek flows between steep, green, overgrown banks, with muddy water, exposed roots, and eroding soil visible along the right edge under bright midday sun.

Environmental Health

Problems at Durham’s Third Fork Creek point to fixes needed to protect NC watersheds

by Will Atwater May 15, 2026May 26, 2026