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Andrew Moore

Hunter with a shotgun

Jan 27, 2021

Decline in Hunting Threatens Conservation Funding

Fewer Americans are taking up hunting every year, a trend that has wildlife agencies across the country looking for new ways to fund conservation.

Green recycle symbol on cardboard - Tis the Season to Recycle - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 7, 2020

‘Tis the Season to Recycle

Online shoppers can help combat climate change by recycling cardboard boxes and other packaging materials during the holiday season.

Northern saw-whet owl - No, You Won't Find Any Owls Hiding in Your Christmas Tree - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 20, 2020

No, You Won’t Find Any Owls Hiding in Your Christmas Tree

Although many owls roost in evergreen trees during the winter, they usually fly away when disturbed.

Wild turkey - Talking Turkey: How the Bird Made a Comeback in North Carolina - - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 19, 2020

Talking Turkey: How the Bird Made a Comeback in North Carolina

An estimated 270,000 turkeys can be found in the forests of North Carolina.

Gray wolf

Nov 4, 2020

Should Gray Wolves Be Removed From the Endangered Species List?

NC State experts say the species has made an impressive recovery and no longer needs federal protection to avoid extinction.

A pile of used clothing

Oct 29, 2020

Our Clothes Are Polluting the Environment. Here’s a Solution.

The clothing that ends up in landfills can emit greenhouse gases and leach chemicals into the ground.

A wildfire burns near a lake in California.

Oct 16, 2020

After the Blaze: How Wildfires Can Impact Drinking Water

As wildfires grow hotter and more destructive, cities around the world could face drinking water shortages.

Aerial view of pine trees flattened by a storm.

Oct 7, 2020

Hurricanes Are Killing Trees. Why That’s A Problem.

The damage could accelerate climate change and negatively impact timber sales, according to a forestry expert at NC State.

A picture of a mountain range in Alaska.

Sep 30, 2020

Arctic Drilling: Did the Federal Government Violate NEPA?

The law requires federal agencies to examine the potential environmental impacts of major infrastructure projects.

An image of a wildfire burning trees.

Sep 7, 2020

Wildfires: Expert Answers to Your Burning Questions

Wildfire season is here. NC State researcher Joseph Roise has answers to all your questions.