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shows low level satellite photo of a dam feeding into a river, surrounded by trees, GenX
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Climate change, pollution imperil Cape Fear, advocates say

by Coastal Review Online June 8, 2022June 7, 2022

By Trista Talton Coastal Review Online The Cape Fear River is unparalleled in many ways. It’s the only major river in North Carolina that empties directly into the Atlantic Ocean. It’s the state’s largest river basin where 6,500 miles of navigable waterways snake through 26 counties and 113 municipalities. The river is also the most […]

shows a coal plant with steam puffing from one of the smokestacks, a concern in the fight against climate change, air pollution
Posted inEnvironmental Health

North Carolina petition to curb carbon dioxide emissions advances

by Greg Barnes June 21, 2021July 13, 2021
shows water-driven wind blowing across a road as trees bend in the wind during a hurricane
Posted inPublic Health

Hurricane / tropical storm safety tips

by Editor August 3, 2020June 13, 2022
Farm building flooded in aftermath of Hurricane Florence in Wayne County, NC near Seven Springs.
Posted inEnvironmental Health

What could happen if the pandemic and a major hurricane collide?

by Greg Barnes July 23, 2020January 29, 2021
shows a seemingly calm beach at sunrise, but there may be rip currents present
Posted inEnvironmental Health

First responders warn of rip current risks

by Coastal Review Online May 31, 2019April 13, 2021
shows a thermometer reading 120 degrees
Posted inAging

Rising NC Heat Blasts Everyone, but Hits Those Over 65 Harder

by Thomas Goldsmith July 10, 2018July 9, 2018

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