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The young industry of wind energy has hit economic headwinds in the U.S.
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
At UN climate talks, the global community is looking at tripling the amount of renewables coming online. In the U.S., that's meant a push into offshore wind — but it's been met with fits and starts.
Encore: Some residents are concerned about domestic lithium mining in the U.S.
Thursday, December 08, 2022
The U.S. wants to mine more domestic lithium for electric vehicle batteries. It would require demolishing houses, digging up farms and disrupting streams. Some residents worry about the impact.
A proposed lithium mine presents a climate versus environment conflict
Saturday, November 12, 2022
The U.S. wants to mine lithium for electric vehicle batteries to meet climate change goals. But residents near a proposed open-pit mine object.
Burning wood pellets isn't the 'clean energy' it claims to be, critics say
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
There's a big market sending U.S. wood pellets to Europe to burn as clean energy. But critics say they're not climate-friendly, and their production poses a health hazard for low-income communities.
NFL Player Phillip Adams Kills 5, Then Himself In South Carolina
Friday, April 09, 2021
Authorities in South Carolina say former NFL player Phillip Adams killed five people, including a prominent doctor, his wife and their grandchildren, before killing himself. A motive is unknown.
Wilmington, N.C, Residents Trying To Cope From Hurricane Florence Damage
Monday, September 17, 2018
Hurricane Florence turned Wilmington, N.C., from a peninsula into an island. People there are still suffering from loss of power, lots of road closures and are trying to cope.
Charlotte, N.C., Signals That It Wants To Host GOP Convention
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
The city of Charlotte decided it wants to host the Republican National Convention in 2020. The city council's vote came after hours of contentious debate from dozens of speakers and an overflow crowd.
Carolina Panthers For Sale
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
The Carolina Panthers football team is for sale after reports that the owner is accused of misconduct. Several high-profile black celebrities and athletes have offered to join an ownership group.
N.C. Lawmakers To Consider Repealing Controversial Bathroom Law
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Lawmakers go into special session on Wednesday to consider repealing the state's controversial HB2 law, which reduces civil rights protections for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people.
Prosecutor Says N.C. Officer Acted Lawfully In Shooting Death Of Black Man
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
The district attorney in Charlotte, N.C., says the police officer who shot and killed a man won't be charged because he acted lawfully. The September shooting touched off days of violent protests.
Controversy Over Drinking Water Safety In N.C. Private Wells Drags On
Monday, August 29, 2016
In North Carolina's capital Raleigh, sparks have been flying between scientists and politicians over possible carcinogens in the public water supply, from nearby coal ash pits.