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July 2020

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Jul 29, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism

The world and the tourism industry were forever changed due to COVID-19. Get the latest data on this vital industry and the people who rely on it.

Matthew holds beaker in lab - Exploring Sustainable Air Travel With Jet Fuel From Trees - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jul 27, 2020

Exploring Sustainable Air Travel With Jet Fuel From Trees

Researchers in NC State’s Department of Forest Biomaterials are working to make jet fuel from a renewable resource: trees.

Jashira poses on balcony - Jashira Torres-Pabon Awarded Knauss Fellowship - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jul 24, 2020

Jashira Torres-Pabón Awarded Knauss Fellowship

Recent Natural Resources graduate Jashira Torres-Pabón’s story is one of sheer determination and resilience.

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Jul 23, 2020

A Research Roadmap for Bringing Nature to Schools

Green schoolyards could be a huge boost for kids. These researchers want to prove it.

Jul 22, 2020

Celebrating Latino Conservation Week: Spotlight on Melinda Martinez

Ph.D. student Melinda Martinez, former recipient of North Carolina Sea Grant, talks about Latino Conservation Week.

5 Tips for Getting into Birding, College of Natural Resources, female cardinal, courtesy Lauren McLaughlin, feature

Jul 16, 2020

5 Tips for Getting into Birding

Ever wanted to start birding? Here are five tips to get you started.

Red and yellow cherry tomatoes - Agritourism Experiences Increase Consumers' Pro-Environmental Behaviors - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jul 7, 2020

Agritourism Experiences Increase Consumers’ Pro-Environmental Behaviors

Researchers in NC State's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management hope to create more support for agritourism experiences.

Daniel outside - Graduation to Vocation: Protecting the Environment from Pollution - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jul 6, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Protecting the Environment from Pollution

College of Natural Resources graduate Daniel Amparo's passion is discovering potential human health risks from pollution in our environment. Read more about his journey.