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Officials say Lake Lure dam 'did its job' during Helene. What comes next for the century old dam?
As Tropical Storm Helene dumped more than 20 inches of rain into the Lake Lure watershed, how did the town's nearly century ...
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Officials say Lake Lure dam 'did its job' during Helene. What comes next for the century old dam?
A reservoir drain project at the dam was recently completed, which will allow the town to lower the lake beyond 12 feet if needed. According to an April 18 town update, Schnabel Engineering is ...
Hydropower, new technologies protect the grid during extreme weather
As extreme weather events impact our region more often, hydropower and cutting-edge technologies are helping to power homes and businesses every day.
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Snowflakes, Death Threats and Dollar Signs: Cloud Seeding Is at a Crossroads
Listen to an audio version of this story below. Humans have the technology to literally make snow fall from the clouds. In ...
Central California fishing report: Delta sturgeon on tap
Fishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the ...
Everglades restoration would protect Florida Keys while scientists watch drought conditions
The Everglades is more than just swamps, fan boats and alligators and restoration efforts impact more than the land between ...
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Russia’s Destruction of Ukraine’s Environment has National and International – and Personal – Consequences
The Village Voice looks at the environmental devastation wrought on Ukraine’s land and water by Russia’s ongoing attacks.
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NC home to two of America's deadliest national parks
A 43-year-old Illinois man camping in ... are due to drowning in the 247-square-mile reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. The lake reaches depths of more than 500 feet.