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.
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Silfab Solar details what led to chemical incidents in report to SC DES
Silfab Solar aims to restart its Fort Mill facility post-chemical incidents in October.
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Remnants of Hurricane Polo continue to batter the US Southwest with flash floods
As former Hurricane Polo weakened over northwestern Mexico Tuesday evening, the storm’s remnants battered the U.S. Southwest.
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How a nor’easter differs from a hurricane
They can both cause significant impacts to the East Coast but they have different meteorological setups.
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Wind whips Mexico’s northern Pacific coast, some streets flood as Hurricane Polo bears down
After hitting Mexico, the remnants of Polo are forecast to track east across the region, potentially bringing inches of rain to Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Texas.
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Wind whips Mexico’s northern Pacific coast and streets flood as Hurricane Polo bears down
After hitting Mexico, the remnants of Polo are forecast to track east across the region, potentially bringing inches of rain to Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Texas.
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Duke Energy selected for $50M in federal grid funding
Federal funding would support Duke Energy transmission upgrades in Henderson and Polk counties as electricity demand grows across the Carolinas. The post Duke Energy selected for $50M in federal grid funding appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Matt Calabria, director of the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina
It was two years ago this past week that Hurricane-turned-Tropical Storm Helene inundated and devastated large swaths of western North Carolina with unprecedented rainfall and flooding. All tolled the disaster took more than 100 lives, inflicted more than 60 billion dollars in damage and wrecked many significant segments of the region’s economy. For Gov. Josh […]
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Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost
The new standards relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.
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Money Monday: How to financially prepare for an emergency
Emergencies can happen without warning, and financial preparation can help families navigate the unexpected.
WCCB Charlotte
British police investigate whether arrests near US-run air base foiled an Iran-linked attack
The five, who have not been named, were initially held over suspected explosives offenses, and later also arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism.
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Hurricane Polo could cause life-threatening flooding in Mexico’s Baja California peninsula
Residents feared high tides and pounding waves could breach the barriers and send seawater through the community.
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5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
British police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford, an air base used by the United States during its war with Iran, on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. The Metropolitan Police, which is leading the investigation, said the men were initially detained under the Explosives Act after a report of three suspicious vehicles near the base.
WCCB Charlotte
N.C. 12 Reopens on Ocracoke; Limited Ferry Service Returns
Travel restrictions remain in place for Hatteras-bound passengers as crews continue repairs on Pea Island
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Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast
A powerful, slow-moving nor’easter continued to batter the Northeast on Sunday, leaving more than 130,000 customers without power and threatening coastal communities with another round of flooding at high tide. The storm remained just south of Long Island and east of northern New Jersey and was expected to linger in the region for about another day.
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UK police arrest 5 men near an air base used by the US on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
UK police have arrested five men near a U.S. air base on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Here's what we know.
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Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii
Forecasters warned parts of the Big Island could see rainfall totals up to 15 inches, with a possibility of up to 25 inches.
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Hurricanes in the Pacific threaten Hawaii and Mexico with floods and high surf
Forecasters warned parts of the Big Island could see rainfall totals up to 15 inches, with a possibility of up to 25 inches.
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Rare sea turtle eggs found in Southern California removed from beaches ahead of Hurricane Polo
The eggs were found for the first time on the West Coast of the U.S., and biologists were concerned about their safety.
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Two years after Hurricane Helene, Riverside Drive community still rebuilding
Empty lots remain along Riverside Drive two years after Hurricane Helene flooding destroyed homes in the area.
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