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Oct 15, 2020

Sustainable Fibers Provide Economic Support for Vulnerable Communities in Colombia

A research initiative exploring the use of fique fiber residues for tissue paper production is providing jobs for Colombian farmers.

Sep 29, 2020

As Seawater Moves Inland, Ghost Forests are Spreading. Why That’s So Scary.

Lindsey Smart, a research associate at the Center for Geospatial Analytics, speaks with Fortune magazine about the emergence of "ghost forests" along the coast of North Carolina.

Sep 21, 2020

Americans are Observing Nature During the Pandemic, Helping Scientists with Research

As coronavirus forces many people to stay close to home, more "citizen scientists" are providing invaluable data.

Sep 21, 2020

As Climate Change Scorches California, It Also Raises Wildfire Risks in North Carolina

Researchers in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources discuss the relationship between climate change and wildfires in North Carolina with the Charlotte Observer.

Sep 15, 2020

Q&A: How to Safely Conduct Research During a Pandemic

Barbara White is working to create and maintain a safe working environment for researchers in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.

Sep 11, 2020

Retailers Turn to More Sustainable Fabrics

Richard Venditti, a professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials, discusses the environmental impact of clothing materials like spandex and polyester with Spectrum News.

Sep 3, 2020

How Kids Are Inspiring Adults to Address Climate Change

Children may help adults set aside ideological biases and unite in a collective response to climate change.

Aug 28, 2020

How Climate Change May Reshape Pine Plantations

To be sustainable, and turn a profit, the forestry sector is already thinking about how to evolve in the face of climate change.

Aug 5, 2020

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Supports Six Promising Projects

This year's Chancellor's Innovation Fund winners are working toward safer treatments for human and animal health, novel manufacturing methods for toilet paper, lightweight car frames and synthetic fuel.

Jul 23, 2020

A Research Roadmap for Bringing Nature to Schools

Green schoolyards could be a huge boost for kids. These researchers want to prove it.