NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
There's one issue where Republicans and Democrats are unified before the midterms, a new poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll shows Americans are growing more concerned about the environmental impacts of AI. The survey data say about half of Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about artificial intelligence’s environmental impact.
National Preparedness Month: Why getting organized matters
Getting storm ready means more than stocking up on supplies. Seth Miller joined WCCB Rising Wednesday with what important documents to copy, where to store them and who to contact when disaster strikes.
Tree falls on utility pole, snapping it in half, knocking out power, and forcing a road closure
A fallen tree is to blame for a power outage that left more than 4,000 Duke Energy customers without electricity in north Charlotte on Tuesday.
EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action the agency said would remove more than $300 billion in costs for the industry and help “unleash” American energy.
The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are
Roughly 6,300 water systems serving 3.8 million Americans have still not submitted a required list of how many lead service lines remain in use. Those inventories are critical for cities to replace all lead pipes by an upcoming 10-year deadline. Failing to document the lines also means residents won't know if their homes have a potential source of lead exposure.
Hurricane Season Has Reached Its Peak And It’s Been Surprisingly Quiet
So far, the Atlantic has produced the lowest amount of Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) through September 10 of any season since 1950. That’s a pretty incredible stat when you stop and think about it. At the very peak of hurricane season, the Atlantic is having its quietest start to a season in terms of ACE in at least 75 years.
Charlotte remains in stage 2 drought conditions; water-saving measures still in effect
Charlotte remains under stage two drought conditions. Despite recent rainfall, Charlotte Water says it hasn't been enough to overcome how little rain we've seen since last fall.
Recent Rain Isn’t Enough to End Charlotte’s Drought
Charlotte Water says the Catawba River Basin remains in a Stage 2 drought because the watershed is still recovering from a long stretch of below-normal rainfall and reduced streamflow. In other words, the recent rain has helped, but it hasn't erased the deficit that has built up over many months.
100 Temperatures To Know
It's just a number, or is it? Every temperature has a story. Some mark important moments in nature, others reveal incredible science, and a few might surprise you. In "100 Temperatures to Know," we'll take one temperature at a time and uncover what makes it worth remembering.
Hurricane Lowell triggers Hurricane Warnings for Hawaii
The Category 2 hurricane is already bringing heavy moisture into the region, with downpours triggering flash flooding on Oahu. Powerful waves continue to crash along south-facing beaches and shorelines.
The disease that decimated American elms could help bring them back
The very disease that has decimated millions of American elms in the U.S. is now being used to bring the iconic trees back.
At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
A 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.
Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Louisiana
Tropical storm warnings are in effect for parts of Texas and southwestern Louisiana coasts.
More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing
Rescue crews looking for missing people have found at least two bodies since a flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, and forecasters are warning that more flooding is possible. Saturday’s flash flood severely damaged the only water pipeline into the canyon.
What to know about the Mount Kailash pilgrimage site after floods in Nepal and Tibet
Mount Kailash in Tibet is sacred to several religious traditions and draws pilgrims from many places. People missing in the flooding that occurred Wednesday after a glacier collapse along the Nepal-China border included Indian nationals on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash.
