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Jan 26, 2025

North Carolina’s Rising Wildfire Risks

WFAE 90.7
Robert Scheller, associate dean for research and professor of forestry and environmental resources at North Carolina State University, discusses how North Carolina's changing climate makes the state prone to potential wildfires.

Jan 24, 2025

How Might Tariffs and Deportations Affect Affordable Housing Development?

Shelterforce
NC State professor Rajan Parajuli told the College of Natural Resources News that “tariffs unequivocally work towards pushing domestic lumber prices higher. When that happens, it usually adds up to higher costs for consumers.”

Jan 16, 2025

Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now

WIRED
Jennifer Richmond-Bryant, an associate professor of forestry and environmental resources at North Carolina State University who has studied PurpleAir sensors, says the safest bet for anyone concerned about air quality is to trust the highest number or color level among different services.

Jan 16, 2025

BC Projects $69 billion Economic Loss From Proposed US Tariffs By 2028

Lesprom Network
Experts indicate that the tariffs could disrupt the U.S. lumber supply chain. Rajan Parajuli, an NC State University professor, highlights that Canada exported 28.1 million m3 of softwood lumber to the U.S. in 2023, mainly for construction. The proposed tariff would add a 25% tax on these imports, likely raising U.S. domestic lumber prices and affecting the housing market by increasing building material costs.

Jan 16, 2025

Climate Ready: NC State Professor Breaks Down Science Behind the Increase In Wildfires, Stronger Winds

ABC11 News
"This is the worst Santa Ana I've seen," said NC State professor Joseph Roise, who studies wildland fire behavior and prevention. "It happens every year, but this one is just really spectacular."

Jan 16, 2025

We’re Hiring Student Photographers

The Communications Office at NC State's College of Natural Resources is now hiring two student photographers to cover events and more for its news site and social media channels.

Jan 15, 2025

Los Angeles Wildfires Send A Warning Signal To Western North Carolina

Charlotte Observer
“It has put a lot of fuel on the ground,” said Robert Scheller, a professor of landscape ecology at North Carolina State University. “The risk is that if we have a flash drought that dries up those fuels in the springtime, and if it coincides with high winds, those are incredibly risky fire conditions that could cause a lot of damage and lead to evacuations."

Jan 14, 2025

Coyotes Are Roaming Around NC. Here’s How To Distinguish Them From Dogs and Stay Safe

The News & Observer
It’s mating season for coyotes, which means sightings are more common during this time of year, Roland Kays, a zoologist and professor at NC State.

Jan 13, 2025

What Happens To Wildlife During A Wildfire?

The Week
While wildfires are naturally occurring, climate change is making them larger and more frequent. The warming planet has given rise to megafires, or "large-scale, uncontrollable blazes that consume more than 100,000 acres of land," said North Carolina State University.

Jan 13, 2025

FEMA Maps Lead to Development in Flood-Risk Areas, NC State Study Shows

Insurance Journal
The flood maps “communicate flood risk in a way that says you are either on the ‘at risk’ side of that line, or the ‘minimal risk’ side,” lead author Georgiana Sanchez said in a report by NC State.