Young people on North Carolina's Outer Banks who have grown up facing the challenges of climate change on an almost yearly basis say decision makers should take the problem more seriously.

While hurricanes are woven through the history of Down East Carteret County, a remote string of communities on the central North Carolina coast known for its fishing and boatbuilding traditions, Hurricane Florence was a turning point for conversations on "sea level rise".

A series of record-breaking hurricanes have led to changes in how coastal North Carolina residents talk about climate change and sea-level rise.

High school students in North Carolina reflect on their personal experiences during Hurricane Florence in 2018 and their perceptions of climate change.

Hurricane Florence in 2018 marked the beginning of a shift in attitudes in North Carolina toward climate science, researchers say, but whether increased acceptance leads to policy changes remains uncertain.

Mississippi fights in hopes of finding a new solution to wrangle the ever-flooding Mississippi River.