Charlotte Harris
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Q&A with environmental sicence professor Jason West about extreme weather and climate politics
The extreme nature of recent storms like Hurricane Maria has led more scientists and experts to speak out on the potential damages of climate change. Staff writer Charlotte Harris spoke with UNC public health professor Jason West about the current nature of climate politics in the United States.
Is renewable energy in North Carolina's future?
A report found if Duke Energy includes more renewable energy resources over the next 10 years, it could create over 100,000 new jobs for the state.
Nearly a year after Matthew, hurricanes hit close to home ... again
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, North Carolina continues to feel the effects of Hurricane Matthew.
Durham County Schools bans Confederate symbols
The Durham County Board of Education unanimously passed a policy Thursday banning clothing with imagery considered historically racially or religiously oppressive in the wake of the Charlottesville violence.
Department of Education proposes student loan monopoly
The Department of Education published a proposal stating they will select one servicing company to collect all student debts on May 19.
Voter fraud report calls for McCrory investigation
After months of investigation, Democracy NC filed a report saying Pat McCrory’s campaign and the N.C. GOP falsely charged hundreds of voters with fraud in the state’s November 2016 elections.
T.R.U.M.P. Act proposal would require candidates to release tax returns to get on the ballot
A bill in the N.C. Senate would require presidential candidates to release their tax returns in order to appear on North Carolina ballots in future general elections.
Trump declares a National Crime Victims' Rights Week
President Donald Trump proclaimed last week, April 2 to April 8, to be National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Trump rolls back Obama-era environmental protections, bolsters coal industry
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order Tuesday, which marks a significant shift in federal environmental policy.
Bee protection bill takes aim at insecticide use in North Carolina
N.C. House Bill 363, or the Pollinator Protection Act, takes initial steps in protecting honeybees from pesticide producers — outlawing consumer use of the insecticide neonicotinoid.
