Zachary Turner
Climate ReporterZachary Turner is a climate reporter and author of the WFAE Climate News newsletter. He freelanced for radio and digital print, reporting on environmental issues in North Carolina.
He has a bachelor's in French and a master's in journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Contact him at zturner@wfae.org or (704) 926-9309.
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Historic atmospheric carbon dioxide levels mean more pollen for longer in many places. But a legacy of discriminatory city planning and environmental pollution is making allergy season a lot worse for those with chronic respiratory issues.
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The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation releases its plan for protecting and restoring the South Fork Catawba River and its waters.
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Uncertainty over language in the Supreme Court decision could spell trouble for developers and regulators alike.
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Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Dante Anderson joined other Charlotte leaders in praising the standards’ public health, environmental, and economic benefits for North Carolina.
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State recreation areas are a great place to spend a sunny spring day. Planning and situational awareness are key to avoiding outdoor injury.
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The West Branch Nature Preserve is home to frogs, salamanders, hawks and many other species of native fauna and flora. However, sprawling human development risks fracturing these vital habitats in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and beyond.
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The generators are part of Duke Energy’s plan to meet state energy needs and emission goals.
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The three-year initiative aims to connect cities with federal funding to complete sustainable energy, transportation and infrastructure projects.
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Heavy rains and drought-like conditions replaced snow days in the Piedmont region this past February. The future of frozen precipitation depends on our warming climate.
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The former private wedding venue will be conserved by the park for public use.