Automakers gain free access to Renault's Fireman Access system, designed to improve EV battery fire response and emergency safety.
Corning’s ceramic honeycomb substrates boost carbon capture efficiency. Their innovative design helps cut CO2 emissions on an industrial scale.
Rebuilding now, not later—Governor Stein calls for $1.07B in immediate recovery funds for western NC. Will lawmakers step up?
North Carolina’s Energy Saver NC program offers $208 million in rebates for energy-efficient upgrades, saving families money and boosting local economies.
NC Forest Service warns of heightened fire risks as dry air, fine fuels, and drought conditions persist.
Dual disasters in Southern California and Western North Carolina expose critical gaps in utility preparedness, emergency response, and resource equity.
Public pressure, global regulations, and technological advancements are pushing brands toward more transparent and sustainable practices in 2025.
Explore the top 5 environmental stories of 2024, from record heatwaves to youth-led activism, highlighting challenges and progress in sustainability.
Projections show temperatures could rise 10°F by the century’s end, with 10 weeks of 90°F days yearly in a decade. Carrboro seeks damages for climate-related impacts.
Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, leaving communities in urgent need of aid and support as they face unprecedented destruction and a long road to recovery.
In October, the EnergyUnited Foundation awarded $100,000 to nonprofit organizations through its extensive grant program.
Researchers conducted a study in four U.S. coastal areas: the San Francisco Bay Area in California; Palm Beach County, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; and Ocean County, New Jersey.
As hurricanes grow stronger and more destructive, FEMA adapts its response to meet the challenges of a warming world.
Soil salinization and salt accumulation in soil drive a global environmental and food security crisis. With over 20% of cultivated land impacted by salinity...
As 13 named storms mark the 2024 hurricane season so far, NOAA's outlook predicts more to come. The 2024 hurricane season continues a two-decade trend of increasing hurricane intensity and frequency.
Recent research has revealed a hidden but alarming consequence of hurricanes in the United States: an increase in death rates that can persist for up to 15 years after a storm has passed. While the …
With significant vehicle losses and dramatic incidents of EV fires attributed to flooding and saltwater exposure, the storm highlighted the urgent need for awareness and preparedness among consumers in hurricane-prone areas.
As climate disasters intensify, the political debate over climate change becomes even more pronounced. The recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has reignited discussions about climate …
As of midnight on October 1, 2024, more than 45,000 dockworkers from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have walked off the job, launching a strike that threatens to cripple operations at 36 major East and Gulf Coast ports.
Well-known brands under the BioLab portfolio or licensing agreements, such as Clorox Pool & Spa and BioGuard, hold a significant presence in the pool maintenance industry. However, the company’s operations have raised significant safety concerns, especially at its Conyers, Georgia facility. The current incident has over 90,000 Atlanta area residents sheltering in place with the capital city reporting a pervasive chemical smell invading the air.