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The Killer of Forests: Moth explosion prompts elevated plan of attack
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Plant Industry Division is coming again for the spongy moth, and this time, it’s loaded for bear.
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Wisconsin Republicans propose $10K income tax break for hurricane and wildfire relocations
People who lost their homes to Hurricane Helene or California wildfires could get a sizeable tax break to move to Wisconsin.
US Forest Service worker firings threaten Helene recovery in WNC, workers say
The firing of U.S. Forest Service workers in Asheville threatens Helene recovery efforts, current and former employees say, ...
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Fire risk in Charlotte: Is climate change creating the perfect storm for wildfires?
In general, Charlotte and North Carolina are not typically thought of as fire-prone regions. However, the Southeast ...
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California Storm Brings Flooding Threat as Snow and Tornadoes Hammer US
Stay informed about the latest weather updates in California as rain and strong winds are set to impact the region.
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Private landowners in western North Carolina fight wildfire with prescribed fire
“They had just seen flooding across the landscape, and then, because it dried out so quickly, they started seeing wildfire concerns,” said Corey Davis, North Carolina’s assistant state ...
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Western North Carolina wildfire 65% contained
Efforts to put out the wildfire were bolstered somewhat by ... Approximately 100 personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, North Carolina Forest Service, McDowell County Emergency Management ...