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Weather

What is cloud seeding and how is it used?

Climate Science

Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas?

This is why events like a 1,000-year storm can happen much more frequently in some places than that term suggests.
Tech

How urban farming is changing the sustainability game in Charlotte

Urban farms provide education about climate change, food security, biodiversity, pollinators and nutrition.
Hurricane

NOAA releases updated Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

The new outlook mirrors the predictions released in May with one small change.
Hurricane

NOAA releases updated Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

The new outlook mirrors the predictions released in May with one small change.
Climate Change

Warming climate increases threat of flooding events

A warming climate means more extreme rainfall and flooding events.
Climate Change

Warming climate increases threat of flooding

A warming climate means more extreme rainfall and flooding events.
Olympics

The Paris climate is warming. Here's the impact on the 2024 Olympic Games

The baseline temperature in Paris, France has increased over five degrees since 1924.
Weather

WCNC Weather Impact Meteorologist Brittany Van Voorhees wins Climate Coverage Champion Award

Brittany's impactful work spans across television, social media, streaming platforms and public events, with her "Climate IQ" series being particularly noteworthy.
Nation World

New color-coded heat risk tool adds a level higher than red

Last year was the hottest year on record globally.
Weather

Why the end of El Niño could spell an active hurricane season

The shift in global weather patterns is expected to play a big role in active hurricane season.
Environment

Summit to focus on collaborative efforts to make the Queen City sustainable

The summit started in 2018, but went on hiatus during the pandemic.