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Climate Change Is Coming for Christmas

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Jan 30, 2026

‘Ghost Forests’ Are Even More Widespread Than We Thought

The Washington Post
Marcelo Ardón, professor of forestry and environmental resources, is quoted by The Washington Post on the spread of "ghost forests" and how new mapping techniques are revealing widespread tree die-off linked to saltwater intrusion and climate change.
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Jan 26, 2026

$50K Endowment to Support ‘Workhorses of Academic Research’

NC State professor Fikret Isik and his partner, Paula Barnes Cardinale, have made a planned gift to support graduate students interested in production forestry and forest health.

Jan 8, 2026

Eco-Friendly Toilet Papers Are Trendy, but Their Actual Environmental Impacts Vary

AP News
Ronalds Gonzalez, associate professor of forest biomaterials, is quoted by AP News on how the environmental impacts of alternative toilet paper products vary, noting that bamboo‑based tissue made in China can have a higher carbon footprint than conventional wood‑based products.

Jan 7, 2026

How Cities Can Adapt to Climate Change Without Starting Over

Earth.com
Georgina Sanchez, faculty fellow and director of research engagement in the Center for Geospatial Analytics, is quoted by Earth.com on how cities can build resilience to climate change by pairing routine development decisions with adaptation and emissions‑reduction strategies.

Jan 6, 2026

North Carolina Christmas Tree Season Ends Strong

Carolina Journal
Will Kohlway IV, Extension specialist in Christmas tree production and marketing, is quoted by Carolina Journal on the strong finish to North Carolina’s 2025 Christmas tree season and the positive conditions growers experienced.

Jan 6, 2026

The Surprising Truth About Bamboo Tissue’s Carbon Footprint

SciTechDaily
Naycari Forfora, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Forest Biomaterials, and Ronalds Gonzalez, associate professor, are quoted by SciTechDaily about their study on why bamboo tissue paper’s climate benefits may be less than expected due to manufacturing emissions.

Dec 25, 2025

Scientists Work to Breed Tougher Christmas Trees

Yale Climate Connections
Justin Whitehill, assistant professor of forestry and environmental resources and director of the Christmas Tree Genetics Program, is quoted by Yale Climate Connections on efforts to breed Fraser firs and other Christmas tree species that are more resilient to warming winters, pests and disease as climate change alters growing conditions for holiday trees.

Dec 25, 2025

Why Christmas Tree Farms Are Turning to Drones and AI This Year

Euronews
Will Kohlway IV, Extension specialist in Christmas tree marketing and production, is quoted by Euronews on how Christmas tree farms around the world, including in North Carolina, are adopting drones, artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to map fields, monitor tree growth and carry out precision tasks that once required extensive manual labor.

Dec 23, 2025

North Carolina Christmas Tree Crop Thrives Despite Helene Impacts

WFDD
Will Kohlway IV, extension specialist in Christmas tree production and marketing, is quoted by WFDD on why this year’s Christmas tree crop in North Carolina fared well despite challenges from Hurricane Helene

Dec 22, 2025

Climate Change Is Coming for Christmas

Mother Jones
Justin Whitehill, assistant professor of forestry and environmental resources and director of the Christmas Tree Genetics Program, is quoted by Mother Jones on the effects of climate change on Christmas tree growth, pest pressures and broader environmental challenges.