Deal For Crossnore Tract Will Preserve Key Farmland In Winston-Salem
Nearly 100 acres of green space in the heart of Winston-Salem is getting protection from development in a deal that could mean more public access to the land.
Environment
Scientific Debate Centers On Giant Crack In Africa's Rift Valley
A deep, wide gash has slashed across the Great Rift Valley floor in a geologically hot part of Kenya. Some wonder if East Africa will eventually separate from the continent.
How 1 Hawaii Resident Is Documenting The Kilauea Volcano Eruption
Lava continues to erupt from fissures in the ground, threatening Hawaii residents. But some, including Scott Wiggers, have decided to stay and document the eruption.
Trump's 'Energy Dominance' Gets Slow Start On Federal Land
Despite President Trump's pledge to boost oil and gas drilling on federal land, some statistics show there was more activity during the Obama administration.
Hawaii's Big Island Braces For More Eruptions
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano continues to belch smoke and lava on the Big Island and the U.S. Geological Survey warns of possible explosions to come.
New Orleans Pressured To Reconsider Permit For Power Plant Backed By Paid Actors
In New Orleans, activists who spoke in favor of a proposed gas plant turned out to be paid actors. Environmentalists are calling on the city council to reconsider its approval of a plant permit.
Eruption Of Hawaii Volcano Could Cause Smog, Acid Rain And Ballistic Projectiles
Since Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted on last week, dozens of structures have been destroyed, and thousands have been evacuated. Now, scientists say it could cause volcanic smog, acid rain and ballistic projectiles.
Federal Disaster Declaration Begins Final Phase Of Greensboro Tornado Recovery Effort
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump approved Gov. Roy Cooper's request for a federal disaster declaration to help tornado victims in Guilford and Rockingham counties.
Record Heat In The Gulf Fueled Hurricane Harvey's Deluge
New research shows how scorching temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico led to massive rainfall when the storm hit last year. The findings also suggest global warming will make the problem worse.
The Bigger The Mother Fish, The More Babies She Has
Plus-sized mama fish have a size advantage over their petite counterparts: They can produce more eggs, and those eggs produce larger fish. It's a reminder that protecting big fish matters.