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.
Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, 2024, as a catastrophic Category 4 storm, ripping through Florida’s Big Bend region before surging across Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee. …
On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida. As of Friday morning, the state grappled with significant power outages affecting nearly 1.2 million residents. The …