Friday News Roundup - International
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Environment
Birds Are Trying To Adapt To Climate Change — But Is It Too Little, Too Late?
By breeding and migrating earlier, some birds are adapting to climate change. But it's probably not happening fast enough for some species to survive, according to new research.
Small Towns Fear They Are Unprepared For Future Climate-Driven Flooding
The central U.S. just experienced the most widespread river flooding ever recorded there. Flood defenses in major cities largely performed well, but many smaller communities were simply overwhelmed.
Sharks Like To Hang Out, But Their Spots Often Overlap With Commercial Fishers'
Many shark species tend to congregate in the same areas as industrial fishing ships, a study finds. As a result, tens of millions of sharks in the open ocean end up caught either as food or bycatch.
Sharks Have Few Places To Hide From Fishing, Study Shows
Many shark species tend to congregate in the same areas as industrial fishing ships, a study finds. As a result, tens of millions of sharks in the open ocean end up caught either as food or bycatch.
Governor Authorizes New State Park And Trails
Governor Roy Cooper has signed bills authorizing a new North Carolina state park near Asheville. Three new state trails are also included in the legislation.
As Climate Changes, Taxpayers Will Shoulder Larger U.S. Payouts To Farmers
That's good for farmers but bad for taxpayers, who subsidize government-backed crop insurance. The fate of research that forecasts these costs is in doubt as economists and scientists leave the USDA.
NC Report Shows Thyroid "Cancer Clusters," Recommends More Studies
A panel of scientists is recommending more research needs to be done in areas with elevated rates of thyroid cancer in N
Stepping Into The Sun: A Mission To Bring Solar Energy To Communities Of Color
Solar energy has taken off across the U.S. As an African American working in the industry, Jason Carney wants to make sure minority communities don't miss out on the energy savings or the green jobs.