Triad Green Thumbs Get Green Light For Spring Gardening
With warming temperatures and the threat of frost quickly fading away, gardeners across the Triad region have one simple question in mind: Is it safe to plant?
Environment
Aquarium Plants From NC Pet Stores May Contain Invasive Zebra Mussels
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County officials are warning residents that a troublesome invasive species may be lurking in their aquariums.
What The Cherry Blossom Bloom Can Tell Us About Climate Change
Kyoto's cherry blossom peak bloom this year was the earliest on record in 1,200 years. That's worth noting, given that when a cherry blossom blooms can tell us a lot about climate change.
Why There Is A Change Coming To Your Local Weather Forecast
Next month, the temperature averages meteorologists use will get an update. It means the warmer climate will — quite literally — become the new "normal," posing a challenge for forecasters.
State Of Emergency, Evacuations In Florida County Over Wastewater Pond Leak
The governor declared a state of emergency for Manatee County, Fla., after officials were alerted to a leak in a wastewater pond.
'Green New Deal' Leaders See Biden Climate Plans As A Victory, Kind Of
For Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and progressive climate activists, the Biden infrastructure plan shows the influence of the Green New Deal. But they think it's nowhere near big enough.
Buttigieg Says $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Is A 'Common Sense Investment'
In an interview with NPR's Morning Edition, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the plan is "fully paid for" and that not making the investment is a "threat to American competitiveness."
Here's What's In President Biden's $2 Trillion Infrastructure Proposal
The proposal would overhaul roads, transit, utilities, Internet access and more in the name of creating jobs. It's also intended to combat climate change, racial inequality and competition from China.
In Hotter Climate, 'Zombie' Urchins Are Winning And Kelp Forests Are Losing
Kelp forests along Northern California have almost vanished. Divers and scientists are racing to stop purple sea urchins from taking over critical habitat.
California Has A New Idea For Homes At Risk From Rising Seas: Buy, Rent, Retreat
Sea level rise is threatening billions in coastal property. A California lawmaker is proposing a novel way to retreat from the threat: buying and renting out properties as long as they're habitable.