Environment

Duke Energy has already requested steep rate increases starting next year to cover the cost of building new infrastructure. This week, the utility filed to raise rates again to cover fuel and power costs.

The company operates a wireless communications tower and small data storage facility on 58 acres near the Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. It plans to expand those operations on-site by building a data center that would sell server space to small- to medium-sized businesses.

A group of 29 rescued sea turtles made their way toward the Atlantic Ocean during a public release event on Tuesday at East Beach Access in Oak Island, N.C.

The Lumber, or Lumbee River, in eastern North Carolina ranked No. 4 on the list due to PFAS and agricultural pollution.

Over the weekend, the event celebrated the planet with environmental films, games and activities.

North Carolina has seen its fair share of devastating storms, even during weaker seasons.

June marks the beginning of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. This week, Colorado State University released its annual forecast.

Those long, dry periods are taking a toll on N.C. soil health.

Duke Energy is asking permission from state regulators to raise rates for both its North Carolina companies. But first, the public has a chance to weigh in.

State agencies, private landowners and tribes can preempt wildfires by conducting controlled burns. But these controlled burns can only happen when the forecast allows.