People who live outside in unstable housing are vulnerable to any kind of weather — storms, floods, temperature changes. WFAE followed street outreach workers to see how they help people survive outside during the summer.
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The U.S. Senate is still deliberating Trump’s "big, beautiful bill." The House passed a version that cuts clean energy tax credits, a program that North Carolina Latinos are only starting to use.
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The sun’s been working overtime this past week. Now, the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are looking to put that free labor to use. Solar energy can reduce energy bills, but high upfront costs can deter the folks who stand to benefit the most from saving money.
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The heat index in Charlotte soared to 109 degrees during this week’s heat wave. Pre-existing health conditions, dehydration and exertion can make heat stress worse … but for many workers, taking it easy during a heat wave isn’t an option.
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Heat wave. Heat dome. High pressure system. By any name and measure, the heat this week is a public health threat for everyone, but especially unhoused people, senior citizens and people with disabilities.
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Nine months after Helene, western North Carolina is bracing for another hurricane season. Residents are speaking out about the dangers of climate change-fueled severe weather in the face of recent federal regulation rollbacks.
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