Hyde County, N.C.'s dike was first built to protect farmland from salt water intrusion. Now, residents say sea level rise presents a new concern.
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An MIT scientist explains how climate change is linked to stronger extreme weather events
Frank Graff interviews MIT scientist Kerry Emanuel about why climate change is leading to stronger storms.
How climate change affects your health
How climate change affects your health
August 23, 2017
Rising temperatures, melting ice, extreme weather and rising sea levels are probably the first things that pop into your head when you hear “climate change.” Climate change, however, has some other, less known effects.
Urban Warming Could Spell Trouble for Backyard Bees
Urban Warming Could Spell Trouble for Backyard Bees
August 1, 2017
Summer is here and like every summer, the temperature outside is punishingly hot.
The Antarctic ice shelf break is good news for ocean dwellers
The Antarctic ice shelf break is good news for ocean dwellers
July 20, 2017
The What's in the Water Show
Researchers want to understand why sea grass and fish are dying, algae is growing and water quality is deteriorating in North Carolina's largest natural lake, Lake Mattamuskeet.
Secrets of Currituck Sound
Scientists launch the first study of the unique Currituck Sound’s water quality, habitats and wildlife.
Rising temperatures are slowing the growth of urban trees
Rising temperatures are slowing the growth of urban trees
November 29, 2016
The mountains in the western part of North Carolina get all the publicity for autumn color. Back in October, just like every year, peak color started in the Blue Ridge Mountains and swept eastward toward Charlotte.
New Weather Warnings: Lesson Plan
A deep dive into a century of data stores at NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information reveals new weather warnings as the Earth’s climate changes.
New Weather Warnings
A deep dive into a century of data stores at NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information reveals new weather warnings as the Earth’s climate changes.