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The Surprising Truth About Bamboo Tissue’s Carbon Footprint

Staff

Feb 10, 2026

‘So Shameful’: Backlash as US National Monuments Conform to Trump’s Rewrite of History

The Guardian
Rasul Mowatt, head of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, is quoted by Al Jazeera discussing the ongoing struggle to memorialize Indigenous and Black American histories.

Feb 7, 2026

Super Bowl Drives Economic Boon in the US Ahead of Game

Al Jazeera
Michael Edwards, professor of parks, recreation and tourism management, is quoted by Al Jazeera saying that while the Super Bowl brings short-term economic benefits, those gains are limited to certain industries and locations.

Feb 6, 2026

This Data Reveals a Surprising Truth About the Super Bowl’s Impact on Local Businesses

Inc. Magazine
Michael Edwards, professor of parks, recreation and tourism management, told Inc. Magazine that research shows the Super Bowl’s economic impact is often overstated, with little of the money generated actually benefiting local communities.

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

College of Natural Resources Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

We are pleased to announce the NC State College of Natural Resources students who met the Dean’s List qualifications with their academic achievements in fall 2025. Congratulations on your hard…
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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.