How Climate Change Is Affecting Alaska's Military Radar Stations
At the farthest edge of North America, across the Bering Strait from Russia, U.S. military radar stations are threatened by the consequences of climate change.
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NOAA Researcher's Ashes Were Dropped Into The Eye Of Hurricane Michael
NOAA researcher Michael Black pioneered the use of dropwindsondes — small measuring devices dropped into hurricanes to gather data. That data has dramatically improved hurricane forecasting.
Ohio Grassroots Group Wants A Great Lake To Have Its Own Bill Of Rights
Voters in Toledo, Ohio, will decide if Lake Erie has legal rights. It's an attempt to amend the city's charter after efforts failed to address toxic algal blooms that affect water supplies.
Critics Say Border Wall Could Harm Wildlife Corridors And Sensitive Desert Terrain
The wall along the U.S.-Mexico border cuts across sensitive desert and mountainous terrain. But environmental regulations are waived for wall construction, raising concerns about longterm damage.
As Greensboro Updates Filtration System, EPA Tightens Regulations On Toxic Chemicals
The City of Greensboro is moving forward with upgrades at one of its major water treatment plants.
'Uninhabitable Earth' Spotlights 3 Climate Change Misunderstandings
Rachel Martin talks to David Wallace-Wells, author of The Uninhabitable Earth, who outlines the current misunderstandings and upcoming impacts of climate change.
Stanley, A Rhino Who Called NC Home For Decades, Dies At 49
A popular long-time resident of the North Carolina Zoo has died. Stanley was a well-known southern white rhinoceros who enjoyed attention from guests and keepers.
As More Electric Cars Arrive, What's The Future For Gas-Powered Engines?
The vast majority of American cars run on gasoline. But analysts say that's poised to change as electric vehicles take over the market — albeit not as quickly as environmental activists might like.