Environment

Mongo, the 12-year-old corpse flower, finally bloomed at Appalachian State University on November 24th.

‘It smells like death:’ Appalachian State welcomes rare, stinky corpse flower bloom

Brianna Atkinson

The crowd-attracting corpse flower plant is known for its powerful stench and huge blooms. Mongo, a 12-year-old corpse flower, finally bloomed at Appalachian State University on Nov. 24.

This May 3, 2018, file photo, shows a section of downed trees that sit atop a ridge near homes along the route of the proposed Mountain Valley pipeline in Lindside, W.Va. A Virginia-based legal group is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to end what it says has become an abuse of eminent domain by companies that build natural-gas pipelines.

Politics

NC governor vetoes two bills over environmental concerns

Colin Campbell

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills Monday that he says would be harmful to the environment.

A biker rides under the orange and red trees at Umstead Park

Environment

Wake County study shows it's losing valuable tree canopy and where to plant more

Sophie Mallinson

The study explored the billion-dollar benefits of the county’s trees.

A larger elm leaf beetle and eggs sit on a leaf. The beetle is small and orange, with a black stripe across its back. The eggs are a small circular clump. Both sit on a green leaf with torn or eaten edges.

Environment

See a burnt elm tree? This beetle species may have 'skeletonized' it

Sophie Mallinson

The State Forest Service officials say that a small beetle is responsible for damage that is making elm trees appear as if they've been scorched by fire.

Water running over rocks in the Eno River

Environment

Eno River State Park celebrates half a century of conservation in weeklong birthday bash

Sophie Mallinson

The Eno River State Park commemorated its 50th anniversary with a series of events this week, which included showing off a new visitor center.

A map of North Carolina counties, with Central and Western regions colored orange to indicate a moderately concerning air quality on July 18.

Environment

North Carolina’s air quality keeps changing. Here’s why.

Sophie Mallinson

Wildfires burning in Canada have left states, like North Carolina, with smoky summer skies and fluctuating air quality.

Cape Fear River at Raven Rock State Park NC

Environment

Eating limits of fish from North Carolina river recommended due to forever chemical

Associated Press

A ghost forest. Bright blue waters are in the background, with dead trees in the foreground. The trees have no leaves or branches.

Environment

Ghost forests are areas of growing concern — and research. NC programs launch fund to learn more.

Sophie Mallinson

A new funding opportunity is available for a North Carolina grad student to study these habitats developing across the state’s East Coast.

The Haw River provides drinking water for Pittsboro. PFAS and 1,4 dioxane have been found in its waters.

Politics

Complicated bill moving through NC Senate prompts fears of water pollution

Colin Campbell

Environmental groups are sounding the alarm about a bill moving in the state Senate. They say it could lead to more water pollution and make it easier to build new natural gas pipelines and hog farms.

Environment

Bill in North Carolina legislature would define nuclear as source of clean energy

Rusty Jacobs

The bill, which advanced through the Senate Agriculture, Energy and Environment Committee on Wednesday, would change statutory language from "renewable" to "clean" energy.