Towns in Wake County that take drinking water from Jordan Lake should help shoulder the costs of cleaning it up, says a new report from UNC-Chapel Hill. The recommendation to spread the costs of Jordan Lake’s clean-up was included in a … Continued

Healthy coral reefs host vibrant communities of fish and other marine animals, from time worms to hulking sharks. They protect coastal communities by breaking up large storm waves before they hit shore.

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As we near the turning of the year, our thoughts reflect on the amazing accomplishments of our faculty, students and staff. Please enjoy this video featuring a few highlights from the year. We thank you for your support that allows … Continued

The field of marine science has seen a boom in recent years following Niels L. Lindquist’s publication of his study “Oyster Reefs Can Outpace Sea-Level Rise” in Nature Climate Change, prompting high school students across the country to attempt to … Continued

Approximately 4.2 million premature deaths occur globally each year due to outdoor air pollution. Sources of air pollutants can be man-made, such as vehicle exhaust and other industrial sources like power plants, or natural in origin, such as smoke from … Continued

WHAT: The $10,000 Strata Clean Tech Award WHY: To advance clean-energy technologies and to support and encourage those individuals and institutions that are challenging traditional approaches to our energy ecosystem WHO: Students, advisors, faculty, staff, and administrators at accredited colleges … Continued

Continuing its pursuit of understanding water volume fluctuations in Earth’s natural lakes, the Lake Observations by Citizen Scientists and Satellites (LOCSS) project is finishing its first year of worldwide data collection following its recent funding renewal from the National Aeronautics … Continued

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — From the surface, these 22 square miles of water are unexceptional.

When it comes to getting major companies to act on climate change, CEOs increasingly list pressure from their shareholders, their customers, and their own employees. But for many executives, the pressure is also coming from another, particularly powerful source: their … Continued