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Effects of rising sea levels likely to vary along NC coastline
2014-09-25 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
News and Observer: North Carolina scientists on a panel tasked with predicting future sea levels expect the Atlantic Ocean to rise between 4 inches and 11 inches on the state's coast over the next three decades. But the effect of rising sea levels will be much less pronounced in Wilmington than in northern coastal areas, likely resulting in as many as four sea-level predictions for different parts of the North Carolina's coastline. The science panel, which met Wednesday, must issue its projections by Dec. 31. The...
Homeowners consider moving if fracking begins in NC
2014-05-26 17:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
WNCN: The push for fracking in North Carolina is moving forward. Last week the state Senate signed off on legislation that would officially end North Carolina's moratorium on fracking next summer. The Senate voted 35-12 Thursday for the measure that seeks to move the regulatory process for hydraulic fracturing toward its conclusion. The legislation says permits could be issued starting as early as July 1, 2015. Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is used by the energy industry to extract oil and gas...
Chiquita CEO Leaves Door Open to Incentives Repayment for N.C.
2014-05-25 20:41:21| Agriculture - Topix.net
The Charlotte Observer has learned that locally based Chiquita Brands International "is discussing what to do about more than $22 million worth of state and local incentives when the company's headquarters shifts to Ireland."
Babcock & Wilcox job cuts to hit Virginia harder than NC
2014-04-29 08:12:57| Industrial Machines - Topix.net
Deep cuts to The Babcock & Wilcox Co.' s joint venture, Generation mPower, will lead to layoffs at the parent company as well as the venture.
Ukrainians are drowning in corruption: Yuliya Andrews, Raleigh, NC discusses
2014-04-24 23:32:49| Food - Topix.net
"In 1991, I witnessed Ukraine become an independent country, but this newfound independence didn't stop Soviet-style corruption from dictating on all levels," explains Yuliya Andrews, Raleigh NC.
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