BREAKING: Eye on America: The Fading Shores of the Outer Banks and the Urban River Revolution

Eye on America: The Fading Shores of the Outer Banks and the Urban River Revolution

In this edition of Eye on America we explore two critical environmental issues affecting communities across the United States. First, we travel to the Outer Banks in North Carolina, where erosion is threatening the very existence of these iconic barrier islands. Then, we head to urban centers across the country, where a new movement is underway to rethink and restore America’s rivers.

The Eroding Shores of the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks, a 200-mile stretch of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast, are facing an existential threat. Rising sea levels, increased storm activity, and human development are all contributing to the rapid erosion of these fragile shores.