Looking Up in Chimney Rock
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene devastated the mountain town, tourists are trickling back.
New Flood Maps Could Prevent Disasters. Why Are They So Outdated?
Many of the maps that dictate the riskiest flood zones in Western N.C. and elsewhere haven’t been updated in years.
The Cattle Con
The recent sentencing of a Surry County man sheds light on how the shady world of fraudulent cattle traders operates.
A Test for Trump’s EPA: A Creek That Smells Like Death
The agency expressed alarm at contamination near a predominantly Black Durham neighborhood. Then the EPA eliminated its civil-rights office.
N.C. Democrats Decry EPA Cancellation of Solar for All
The program, which aimed to expand solar energy in low-income and disadvantaged communities, had awarded $156 million to a coalition in the state.
The Rapid Rise and Fall of N.C.’s Proposed Shrimp Trawl Ban
A last-minute change to legislation prompted a swift rebuke from the state’s shrimpers and their allies. Will it make a comeback?
FEMA’s Uncertain Future Leaves N.C. and Other States in Limbo
Trump’s shifting position on FEMA has created uncertainty for storm-prone southern states.
More Environment Coverage
‘R’ You Ready to Eat Oysters All Year Long?
Researchers and restauranteurs are trying to shuck the idea that you’re only supposed to eat oysters September through April.
Before Chantal Swamped Hillsborough, the Town Had Been Counting on FEMA
The Trump administration canceled a program that would have funded upgrades to protect the town from flooding.
Trump Has Systematically Cut Access to Natural Disaster Prevention Resources
The administration has reduced states’ access to resources for natural disasters, frustrating local leaders—including many of the president’s supporters.
Lawmakers Tried to Weaken Climate Change Goals. Then Came Chantal.
The tropical system dumped rain across central N.C. days after Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill canceling carbon reduction goals.
Trump Administration Wants to Close Key Weather Labs Across the U.S.
The labs are responsible for the forecasting that the nation relies on for storm warnings and emergency preparedness.
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