Duke Energy Announces Coal Ash Removal Plans
Duke Energy announced Wednesday that they have submitted plans to move millions of tons of coal ash from four storage facilities across the state.
Environment
China And U.S., Titans Of Carbon Pollution, Move To Cut Gases
China and the U.S. account for more than a third of greenhouse gases — making it vital that any broad climate plans include the pair.
Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana
The two bills' sponsors — Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-La. — are heading toward a runoff election next month.
Climate Change Deal Requires U.S., China To Overhaul Energy Use
Experts who've parsed the numbers offered by the two countries say it's not enough to keep climate from overheating seriously. It is seen as a benchmark by which governments can be held accountable.
40 Percent Of The World's Cropland Is In Or Near Cities
Just how much of the world's cropland can we really call urban? That's been a big mystery until now.
For U.S.-China Deal On Greenhouse Gases, The Devil Is In The Details
Scientists say a new deal between the U.S. and China on greenhouse gases is a positive move toward new models for controlling emissions, but that it won't keep the Earth from dangerous levels of warming.
Regulators Ban Cod Fishing In Gulf Of Maine As Stocks Dwindle
The federal government is shutting down cod fishing in the Gulf of Maine for the next six months. But fishermen, who now face an uncertain future, dispute the government's cod counts.
China, U.S. Pledge To Limit Greenhouse Gases
President Obama and China's Xi Jinping have concluded their summit in Beijing. Their joint announcement on climate is designed to set an example for other countries in combating climate change.
How Africa's Oldest National Park Can Benefit Both Gorillas And Locals
Virunga, a new documentary on the Congolese park, premieres Friday on Netflix. We spoke to the chief warden about endangered mountain gorillas, oil speculators and the power of tourism.
McCrory Reiterates Support For OffShore Drilling
Governor McCrory continues to support energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf.