Zachary Turner

The National Science Foundation has canceled hundreds of grants, and the National Endowment for the Humanities even more. The cancellation of grants bearing the scarlet letters of DEI has left students and universities reeling — but even the threat of cancellation has had consequences.

Transportation is the No. 1 source of emissions in North Carolina. To reduce planet-warming fossil fuel consumption, more people will need to electrify their rides, but carbon-free vehicles remain too costly for many households to own.

They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. In the case of Lake Norman, the road to hell might be paved with invasive fish that spell the demise of native black bass species.

Early this month, FEMA announced plans to cancel a suite of grants to help communities combat flooding. Across the country, many municipalities have already invested millions to start the projects. In North Carolina, none have received a federal dime.

The Independent Picture House hosted Charlotte’s fourth annual Earth Day celebration. People of all ages touched dirt through interactive sculptures and reflected on their favorite memories in nature.

April is Earth Month, and local artists are gearing up to celebrate the fourth annual Charlotte Earth Day. Crista Cammaroto is a photographer and sculptor who created an interactive art installation for the event.

The fourth annual Charlotte Earth Day, on April 12, will explore the concept of “Creative Earth.”

Democratic state Rep. Pricey Harrison has filed a bill that would grant the Dan and Haw rivers the right to exist with good water quality. If passed, the law would allow individuals and organizations to sue on behalf of these ecosystems.

A UNC Charlotte architecture professor has designed windows that use suspended algae to filter light and carbon dioxide.