Environment
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Whistleblower sounds alarm about destruction of tribal sites in North Carolina
An archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service warned his managers that some projects threatened tribal artifacts still hidden in national forest lands in North Carolina. Instead his managers ignored and retaliated against him often violating historic preservation laws, the archeologist said. Spear points, hammer stones and picks lost to history under layers of leaves, roots…
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Opinion: Our Economy and Our Planet are on the Line
As votes are cast across North Carolina, the future of American energy is on the ballot in the 2024 Presidential election, and the consequences matter to our pocketbooks, to our business, and to our planet. The days where climate change was some abstract concept divorced from our daily lives are over. We feel it…
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Go Batty: October is Bat Appreciation Month
October is Bat Appreciation Month, and these winged creatures offer valuable benefits to the environment and economy.
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Political grudges, conspiracy theories could undermine disaster relief under Trump
Donald Trump’s history of punishing disloyalty and Republicans’ amplification of conspiracy theories could undermine disaster relief efforts if Trump is elected to a second term in the White House.
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Harris visits NC, pledges ongoing support after Helene
Kamala Harris praised emergency responders involved in the recovery effort and promised that the federal government was “here for the long haul.”
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NC Republicans justifiably want federal aid for Helene recovery. But some have a history of opposing disaster relief.
As the state continues to deal with the damage left by Hurricane Helene, several North Carolina Republicans are justifiably calling for more federal aid, but some of them previously voted against funding for FEMA and other relief bills following natural disasters.
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‘It’s like something out of the Bible’: Emergency response operations continue in western NC after Helene
Western North Carolina remains in crisis in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, with ongoing recovery operations underway. Dozens of deaths have been confirmed, and hundreds of people remain unaccounted for.
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Crews search for survivors in North Carolina’s mountains days after Helene’s deluge
The devastation was especially bad in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where at least 40 people died in and around the city of Asheville, a tourism haven known for its art galleries, breweries and outdoor activities.
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‘Document everything’: Your 10-step guide to insurance claims after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has brought devastation, but understanding your insurance can help you rebuild. Here’s how to advocate for yourself during claims.
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What to know about Hurricane Helene and the flooding the storm left across the Southeast US
Here’s the latest on Hurricane Helene as it leaves death and destruction across the southeastern U.S.
