Duke Energy begins coal ash excavation at Belews Creek site
In a Stokes County clearing in the shadow of two smoke stacks, construction vehicles trudge through a layer of what looks like thick gray dirt.
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Jaguar is archiving the sound of its sports car's famous 'growl'
Jaguar plans to go fully electric by 2025, which means much quieter vehicles in its future. That's why a recording of the Jaguar's famous growl will be archived in the British Library.
Los Angeles paints the town — literally, to reflect the sun and cool the city
A new project in Los Angeles is trying to cool the city by painting streets with a reflective coating to bounce away heat from the sun. Other cities like Phoenix are undertaking similar efforts.
With Florida ocean temperatures topping 100, experts warn of damage to marine life
The startling 101.1 reading was recorded in Manatee Bay, near Everglades National Park. The rising ocean temperatures, driven by climate change, are already endangering nearby coral, experts say.
NC Gov. Cooper opposes natural gas pipeline extension
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has joined his Democratic colleagues in opposing a natural gas pipeline that would run through Rockingham and Alamance counties.
Some farmers are skeptical about a payment plan to get them to use less water
This spring's landmark deal to keep more water in the Colorado River will send farmers money to use less water. In the district that uses that most water there is some deep skepticism.
A vital ocean current that controls weather around the globe is at risk of collapsing
Some of the impacts from climate change can happen suddenly. New research shows that a major ocean current in the Atlantic is at risk of collapsing. That could affect weather around the globe.
Wildfires across Algeria have killed at least 2 dozen people
Wildfires across Algeria have killed 25 people, including 10 soldiers trying to get the flames under control in the face of high winds and scorching summer temperatures, government ministries said.
Virginia is investigating if it's safe to eat fish caught from waterways with PFAS
With PFAS, the forever chemicals, showing up in drinking water, researchers in Virginia want to know if they're building up in fish as well.