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Landmarks Facing Climate Threats Could ‘Transform,’ Expert Says

2020

burning wildfire - Wildfire Smoke Causes Unhealthy Air Quality Across the West - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 14, 2020

How Do Wildfires Impact Air Quality?

Wildfires can blanket the skies with heavy smoke, creating unprecedented levels of air pollution

Sep 11, 2020

Retailers Turn to More Sustainable Fabrics

Richard Venditti, a professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials, discusses the environmental impact of clothing materials like spandex and polyester with Spectrum News.

family in silhouette - How Kids Are Inspiring Adults to Address Climate Change - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 3, 2020

How Kids Are Inspiring Adults to Address Climate Change

Children may help adults set aside ideological biases and unite in a collective response to climate change.

a pine forest

Aug 28, 2020

How Climate Change May Reshape Pine Plantations

To be sustainable, and turn a profit, the forestry sector is already thinking about how to evolve in the face of climate change.
An image of the trans-alaskan oil pipeline that carries oil from the northern part of Alaska all the way to valdez. this shot is right near the arctic national wildlife refuge.

Aug 26, 2020

How Oil and Gas Drilling Could Disrupt the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A plan to open the refuge to drilling could negatively impact wildlife and tourist.

A woman swings a golf club on a green field, with an ocean view in the background - Tee Time: 5 Questions with Head Golf Professional Jessie Apt - College of Natural Resources News at NC State University

Aug 25, 2020

Tee Time: 5 Questions with Head Golf Professional Jessie Apt

Jessie Apt graduated from the College of Natural Resources in 2015 with degrees in professional golf management and parks, recreation and tourism management. Apt currently works as head golf professional…
students on campus wearing masks

Aug 17, 2020

Preparing Parks, Recreation and Tourism Students To Serve Diverse Audience

North Carolina State University professors joined experts from around the country and nation in generating recommendations for other educators preparing students to serve a diverse clientele.
A Slash Creek Oyster - Researchers Strive to Boost NC's Oyster Tourism Industry - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Aug 14, 2020

Researchers Strive to Boost NC’s Oyster Tourism Industry

Researchers in NC State University's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management are working to launch the North Carolina Oyster Trail.

Aug 12, 2020

Quiz: Which North Carolina Flower Are You?

There are many native flowers throughout North Carolina, which thrive in our natural landscapes and backyard gardens alike. Find out which one you are!

Flooding in Venice - Landmarks Facing Climate Threats Could 'Transform, "Expert Says - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Aug 10, 2020

Landmarks Facing Climate Threats Could ‘Transform,’ Expert Says

Researchers are asking whether iconic locations threatened by climate change should be allowed to transform.