Celeste Gracia
Environment ReporterCeleste Gracia has been at WUNC since September 2019. She moved over as environment reporter after starting off as morning producer. She's interested in covering several topics within her beat, including climate change and environmental justice.
Celeste graduated from the University of North Texas. She previously interned at CBS News Radio in New York and Morning Edition in Washington D.C.
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A new artificial reef made from 3D printing is the first of its kind in North Carolina. Using this technology allows state officials to tailor the reef specific to the habitat, creating more benefits for fish. -
Chemical company Chemours issued a statement Wednesday morning disputing the scientific data the EPA used as a basis for the health advisory issued for GenX, which the company uses in its products.
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Recreational and commercial fishermen in North Carolina have a lot of questions about plans for offshore wind farms. But the technology is new to the United States, and there are not a lot of answers yet.
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Fishermen want to know how offshore wind farms will impact the ocean's ecosystem and their businesses. While some studies give optimistic outlooks, definitive impacts remain to be seen.
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Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard will dredge up sand this weekend to alleviate the issue.
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For folks who live on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, keeping up with storm patterns is a pretty common routine. But in recent years, keeping a watchful eye on the horizon has meant bracing for more severe damage to the coast.
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The plan was submitted to the North Carolina Utilities Commission on Monday. It includes four different options for how to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 as required under state law.
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This is the first offshore wind project for Duke Energy. The company is already working with other renewable energies, including solar power.
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It's unclear exactly how long the 'foreseeable future' is. These projects are expected to become more expensive over time. Regardless, residents say they will support these replenishment efforts.
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The exhibit was supposed to have been at the Stone Center at UNC Chapel Hill earlier this year.
