Duke medical students research fungal growth in the aftermath of Helene
As western North Carolina continues to recover from Hurricane Helene, Duke University is focused on the lingering health risks disasters like it can leave behind.
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Environmental groups fear rescinding standards on forever chemicals will harm North Carolina
The EPA announced planned on Wednesday to roll back some of the federal drinking water standards set last year to address forever chemicals, known as PFAs.
The cost of AI: Who pays to power the future?
Whether you realize it or not, you likely use AI technology in your everyday life. Through things like home assistants, smart thermostats or social media, a Gallup survey found 99% of Americans US an AI product on a weekly basis.
‘Make a plan’: Officials say to prep for hurricane season
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management wants people to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which starts June 1.
By WSOCTV.com News Staff and Michelle Alfini, wsoctv.com
Business sees growing demand for reusing electronics amid tariffs
With the U.S. discarding millions of electronic items annually, PayMore franchise owner Jack Hayes is advocating for a shift toward recycling and upcycling, especially as import tariffs drive up prices on new devices.
By WSOCTV.com News Staff and Michelle Alfini, wsoctv.com
Utility-scale solar projects in North Carolina could see 500% property tax increase
A bill that would raise taxes on utility-scale solar facilities in North Carolina by 500% is moving through the Statehouse. House Bill 729, known as the Farmland Protection Act, passed the Agriculture and Environment Committee Wednesday morning.
Wildfire smoke, traffic pollution greatest threats to Mecklenburg County, report says
Mecklenburg County’s air quality has worsened since last year, according to the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report.
In Charlotte, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. pushes for plastic alternatives to prevent food contamination
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was in Charlotte Wednesday to speak on the issue of plastic contamination in our country’s food system.
Algae treatment begins on Charlotte-area lakes
Starting this month, you may see a small fan boat near the shoreline of our local lakes. The Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group, through partnerships with the Lake Norman and Wylie Lake Commissions, North Carolina State University and Duke Energy, will spend the next several months working to prevent the growth of Lyngbya along the shore.
Is solar threatening North Carolina farms, or is there room for cooperation?
Every morning, when Jim Howie takes his cattle out to pasture, he’s following in family traditions that go back generations. His family’s owned this land just outside of downtown Waxhaw since the 1860s, and Howie says it’s always been used for farming.
Agriculture Committee weighs N.C. bill to disincentivize solar on farmland
‘Weather Whiplash’ is making our dry days drier and wet seasons worse
Pollen season has been getting worse, and this could be fueling it
Water system on drought watch due to dry conditions
North Carolina bill would make it harder to build solar in the name of protecting farmland
Charlotte starting to see air quality impacts from Carolina fires
New bill targets solar with regulations, supports nuclear and natural gas
What’s at stake when dam floodgates open during massive rainstorms
Southeast leads US in electric vehicle manufacturing and sales
Bill seeks to protect waterways by eliminating parking minimums
Air quality monitoring nonprofit files lawsuit over federal funding freeze
Duke Energy studying public use of Catawba-Wateree lakes and rivers
Duke Energy files to dismiss climate change lawsuit
Bill altering NC climate goals in the name of lowering energy costs passes Senate vote
North Carolina regulators to monitor, not limit, pollution from PFAs
Lawmakers consider bill to ease floodplain rules for rebuilding after Hurricane Helene
Legislation to alter NC climate goals progresses in state Senate
NC Senators introduce bill to partially repeal Duke Energy’s emissions requirements
DOGE cuts could affect USGS, EPA offices in Charlotte
Political and market uncertainty in EV market could stifle burgeoning industry in Carolinas
