Climate Change’s Compounding Pressures on Rural N.C.
Areas like Robeson County face some of the greatest climate risks, but have fewer resources to cope.
Columbus County Considers a Moratorium on Data CentersÂ
County commissioners will host a public hearing on October 5 as more North Carolina communities weigh potential regulations.
How the Border Belt Will Use Millions of Dollars from Chemours Settlement
The company will pay Bladen, Columbus, and Robeson counties and the city of Lumberton at least $66.4 million over the next decade.
Chemours to Pay $455 Million for Fayetteville Works Contamination
The company will pay the sum over the next 15 years for contamination caused by its plant on the border of Cumberland and Bladen counties.
How North Carolina Wasted the Chance To Fix Hog Pollution
Some say a pact between the state and Smithfield Foods “failed miserably.” Those who worked on the agreement explain why.
N.C. Cotton Farmers Contend With a New Pest
The cotton jassid is a looming threat to agriculture in North Carolina. Farmers already struggling to stay afloat fear what’s next.
Is North Carolina Ready for an Invasion of Bee-Killing Hornets?
After creeping north for three years, the yellow-legged hornet has arrived. Both hobbyists and professional beekeepers are gearing up for a fight.
More Environment Coverage
They Harvest the Nation’s Food, But a New Rule May Strip Them of Health Insurance
New work requirements could could pose a significant challenge to Medicaid-eligible farmworkers, who
Chemours Settles Forever Chemicals Lawsuit Out of Court
More than 2,600 plaintiffs sued the chemical manufacturer for releasing GenX and other PFAS into the Cape Fear River.
‘We Just Want Clean Water.’ Residents Sue Robeson County Over Landfill Contamination
The lawsuit, filed in federal district court, alleges the county has known for years that the landfill leaches PFAS into drinking water.
Bladenboro Gets $1.6 Million to Prevent Flooding
The project, funded by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, aims to improve drainage and keep water away from downtown.
Drought, Rising Fuel Costs Strain North Carolina Farmers
Despite recent rainfall, the state is experiencing the worst drought in nearly two decades.
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