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North Carolinians threw away less per capita in 2010-11 than at any time in nearly 20 years, according to a new state report.
In the palm of his hand, Joe Carr held a small piece of material that looked to be about the size of an ant. On top of that, was a black dot about the size as that from a ballpoint pen.
It turns out the next big fuel source is sitting not undergound, but underwater. Zach Heene shows us the salty but sweet new form of energy that could be running in your car in just a few short years.
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Springdale is a small town in Arkansas, but its making huge strides in green energy use. Wind turbines are moving the city closer to…
It turns out the next big fuel source is sitting not undergound, but underwater. Zach Heene shows us the salty but sweet new form of…
The Solar Impulse, a solar powered plane developed by Swiss researchers, is covered with nearly 12,000 solar cells and has a wingspan…
Truckers spending the night at Big Boys Truck Stop in Kenly can plug in to keep their heat or air running without idling their trucks.
The North Carolina State Fair is a celebration of agriculture, and organizers want to make the event an occasion to give back to…
Two Triangle fast-food restaurants are trying out the theory that going green can save the environment and save money.
The Builders of Hope nonprofit is transforming old homes in southeast Raleigh into environmentally friendly, modern homes.
The annual Big Sweep event to clean up litter across North Carolina begins Saturday.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation opened the state's first environmentally-friendly rest station early this month in…
Jack Hidary, who was a driving force behind the "Cash for Clunkers" program, wants a similar program for retrofitting homes.
Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced Friday that North Carolina will get nearly $21 million in stimulus money for…
Engineers started Wednesday on the new roof at Station 9, at 4465 Six Forks Road. It is designed to be environmentally friendly as it…
Drought Watch
The recent rainfall isn’t a drought-buster, but it will help, a National Weather Service hydrologist said Monday.
Worsening drought conditions have municipalities across central North Carolina considering tightening restrictions on water use. Seventy-four counties are experiencing severe or moderate drought.
Officials said Friday that Durham could implement water restrictions within two weeks if the Triangle doesn't see significant rainfall before then.
The dry weather is affecting crops across the state. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 30 counties are currently experiencing drought conditions, including three northeastern counties, where severe drought has emerged.
