Community Rising

About Community Rising

Community Rising examines environmental news in the coastal Carolina region. We focus on the environment, development, climate change, pollution, and public health.

Publisher

Shoresides

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Jun 2020

Latest episode

7 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Nov 2025

   From Field to Food Bank: Rethinking How America Feeds Itself

   In this episode of Shoresides, host Nicolas Magrino talks with Mike Meyer, Head of Farmer Advocacy for The FarmLink Project, about a growing effort to make sure nutritious food reaches every community — especially when traditional supply chains fall short. As food banks across the country stretch to meet rising demand, FarmLink is showing what can happen when farmers, state agriculture departments, the USDA, and hunger relief organizations work together. Meyer shares stories from North Caroli...

2. 

   4 Nov 2025

   The Ocean Is Changing Color

   The ocean is getting greener — and bluer. Scientists can see it from space. But what does it mean? In this episode of Shoresides, host Nicolas Magrino speaks with Philip Bresnahan, associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, about what’s driving subtle but measurable changes in ocean color around the world. From warming waters to shifting nutrient flows, the hues of the sea are telling a complex story — one that hints at the far-reaching effects of climate change, but ...

3. 

   6 Aug 2024

   Storms & Floods: The Lifeline of Neighborly Connections

   Join us in this episode as we interview Wallayce Todd of Community CPR (https://www.commcpr.org/about)to explore the vital role of community connections in the rural areas of Columbus County after storms. Learn how her organizing, Community CPR, and neighborly bonds transform lives, foster resilience, and strengthen the social fabric of our region's rural communities. Ten Things to Do to Prepare for a Storm and Flooding: Create an Emergency Plan: Develop a family emergency plan, including communication methods, evacuation routes, and meeting points. Assemble an Emergency Kit: Pack essentials like water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit, and important documents. Stay Informed: Monitor weather forecasts and sign up for local emergency alerts to stay updated on the storm's progress. Protect Your Home: Install storm shutters or board up windows, clear gutters and drains, and secure outdoor furniture and items that could become projectiles. Prepare for Power Outages: Have backup power sources like generators and stock up on extra batteries and power banks for electronic devices. Elevate Important Items: Move valuable items, electronics, and documents to higher ground or upper floors to protect them from potential flooding. Check Insurance Coverage: Review your home and flood insurance policies to ensure adequate coverage for storm and flood damage. Plan for Pets: Ensure you have supplies and a plan for your pets, including food, water, and carriers for evacuation. Know How to Turn Off Utilities: Learn how to safely turn off gas, electricity, and water in case of emergency. Stay Connected with Neighbors: Build a network with your neighbors to share resources, information, and support before, during, and after the storm. Never drive into flood water, as it can be deceptively deep and dangerous, risking your safety and the safety of others. Hosted & Produced by Akshay Gokul

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