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Mar 10, 2022

NC State Study Finds FEMA Flood Maps Do Not Capture Full Extent of Risk

OBX Today
A new study by NC State researchers used artificial intelligence to predict where flood damage is likely to happen in the continental United States, suggesting that recent flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency do not capture the full extent of flood risk.

Mar 7, 2022

During Drought, Thirsty Mountain Trees Steal Downstream Water

Futurity
Higher elevation forests in the Blue Ridge Mountains are often maintaining, and sometimes even increasing, their water use during extreme droughts, according to a new study.

Mar 7, 2022

5 Questions with Environmental Planner and Biologist Daniel Parobok

Parobok graduated in 2012 with a degree in natural resources and now works for a municipality in the Florida Keys.

Mar 4, 2022

Potato Farmers Conquer a Devastating Worm—With Paper Made From Bananas

Science
The idea that banana paper could help farmers rid their soil of nematodes was hatched more than 10 years ago. Researchers at NC State University were looking for a way to help farmers in developing countries safely deliver small doses of pesticides. They experimented with various materials. What works best, they found, is paper made from banana plants.

Mar 3, 2022

College of Natural Resources Raises Over $41.5M During Fundraising Campaign

In total, more than 5,300 donors gave $41,564,020 to the college as part of the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign.

Mar 1, 2022

Spotted Lanternfly: Everything You Need to Know About the Invasive Insect

The nonnative, invasive pest was recently found near North Carolina's border.

Feb 25, 2022

FEMA Maps Hugely Underestimate US Flood Damage Risk

Futurity
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to predict where flood damage is likely to happen in the continental United States.

Feb 24, 2022

5 Black Leaders Who Are Elevating the Field of Natural Resources

These NC State faculty, staff and students are building knowledge, justice, and sustainability for all.

Feb 18, 2022

Climate Change Could Change the Face, Place of Future Winter Olympics

WRALSportsFan
Outdoor winter sports like those that dazzle during the Olympic Games depend on winter weather, but climate change is having a warming effect.

Feb 14, 2022

5 Questions with First Tee Programs Director Jordan Hall

Hall, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport management and a minor in business administration in 2016, is working to empower kids and teens through golf at First Tee - Triangle in Raleigh.