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Governor Cooper Warns Of Potential Landslides In Western NC
Governor Roy Cooper says more people now face imminent threat than when Florence, now a tropical storm, was offshore.
Florence: It’s Now All About The Flooding
Hurricane Florence has slowed and is now crawling to the west at 6 mph.
Hurricane Prompts Concerns Over Agriculture Runoff From Poultry Waste
Environmentalists are urging people to stay off the Yadkin River now, and in the days following Hurricane Florence because of tree debris and high water.
Duke Energy Will Use Drones To Monitor Coal Ash Sites After Hurricane
Hurricane Florence is raising some concerns from environmentalists about possible flooding that could impact coal ash ponds across the state.
After Dam Failure, Thousands Flee In Myanmar
Floodwaters are washing over residential areas in central Myanmar, driving whole villages of people from their homes. Authorities are conducting search and rescue operations for trapped people.
Climate Change Threatens Midwest's Wild Rice, A Staple For Native Americans
When harvests are bad, Native Americans in the region may go without rice for the year. And there have been a lot of bad years lately, as climate change causes more frequent and severe rainstorms.
Concerns Of Dam Failure Prompt Evacuations In Lynchburg, Va.
The College Lake Dam has been strained by heavy rainfall. Overnight, worries about its imminent collapse sent alarm through the community.
More Rain, More Development Spell Disaster For Some U.S. Cities
Climate change is increasing the frequency of rainstorms in many parts of the U.S., and those storms bring more rain. Many communities don't have the drainage systems needed to handle all the water.
Hurricanes Are Moving More Slowly, Which Means More Damage
Hurricanes are moving more slowly than they used to. That means storms are dumping more rain and doing more damage when they make landfall, as Hurricane Harvey did when it lingered over Houston.