![]() ![]() They’re just a couple of high-profile examples of plants that cause ill effects because they don’t belong here. Though common, these vines aren’t native to this area, they were introduced as ornamental plants and subsequently became invasive. It’s not an unusual sight in North Carolina: Vines of kudzu or wisteria sprawling across the landscape, reaching up, wrapping around, covering and choking the life from trees and other vegetation and creating a mess that’s not only unsightly, it’s also bad for the environment. ![]() Learn more and watch digital shorts and climate portraits. PBS North Carolina’s State of Change initiative examines the impact of climate change on coastal and inland communities across the state and how communities and individuals have responded with innovative solutions. Recent Articles New landscaping guide suggests ‘Plant This Instead!’ First phase of Tall Glass of Water project nears completion NC-founded program promotes pollinator protections Grants may help troubled Bertie County get back to nature.Nutrients in the water: Too much of a good thing.NC Navigation and Federal Infrastructure Spending.End of the Road: Development on Remote Currituck Banks.Recent Articles Newton’s 4th Law: Large fish can be caught on light gear A local call to save seagrass on World Oceans Day AECs: A way for people to promote responsible development Coastal Enhanced Weathering: A promising climate solution.Recent Headlines Pilot program relies on volunteers to collect wetlands data Artifacts appear to confirm ‘first contact’ at Roanoke Island Microfossils major part of museum’s public science project States greatly underestimate extreme heat hazards: Study.Recent Headlines Planned interpretive trail to tell Freedmen’s Colony story Event marks Portsmouth Village’s role in Middle Passage Officials, public celebrate new Jockey’s Ridge visitor center Angler Chris Ellis says time on the water makes you better.Recent Headlines NC joins pact to cover offshore wind-related fisheries losses Advocates cite risks of planned shipping channel project FarmsSHARE connects growers, underserved communities Topsail Beach Planning Board votes no on rezoning request Corps allows channel sand for Wrightsville Beach project. ![]()
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