Most of North Carolina remained in drought this week, with parts of Guilford and Rockingham counties among the hardest hit in the state, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s report released Thursday.
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Nor’easter Set to Bring Rough Conditions to North Carolina Coast
North Carolina’s coast is in for a rough few days as a developing September nor’easter strengthens just offshore.
To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference
As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next growing season.
National parks are key conservation areas for wildlife and natural resources
The United States’ national parks have an inherent contradiction.
Eastern Monarch Butterfly Numbers Nearly Double, Offering Rare Bright Spot for Pollinators
Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico occupied roughly 4.4 acres of forest during the 2024-2025 season, nearly double the previous year’s total, according to survey results released by the World Wildlife Fund-Telcel Foundation Alliance.
The Transfarmation Project offers factory farmers new path
In her new book Transfarmation: The Movement to Free Us From Factory Farming, Leah Garcés shares how she and former chicken farmer Craig Watts joined forces to expose the harsh realities of poultry farming and create an alternative path for farmers. Together, they launched the Transfarmation Project, helping Watts transition from raising chickens for Perdue to growing specialty mushrooms—turning his life and his farm around while advocating for a healthier, more sustainable future.
Chimney Swifts Make Historic Roost at UNC’s Davie Poplar
Chimney swifts roosted in UNC’s Davie Poplar tree, offering birdwatchers a rare glimpse of their migration and roosting behavior. The swifts’ use of an ancient tree instead of a chimney was a highlight for many.
Piedmont Community College’s BLAST Program Expands in Caswell and Person Counties
Piedmont Community College’s BLAST program now reaches 500 students, offering hands-on agriculture and STEM education. The program continues to expand, helping foster a love for learning in rural communities.
Red and blue states have big climate plans. The election could upend them.
Pennsylvania is preparing a major plan to reduce industrial emissions with $400 million in federal funding, but potential political changes, including a possible return of Donald Trump to the White House, could threaten the progress of climate-related projects across the country.
Biden administration’s draft old-growth forest plan isn’t enough, say environmental advocates
Environmental advocates in North Carolina are urging the Biden administration to strengthen protections for old-growth forests in its National Old-Growth Amendment, calling for a ban on logging and clearer restoration guidelines to safeguard these vital ecosystems.