Staff

Sep 16, 2017

Book Reports Outcomes of Olympic-Sized Events

Winning a bid to host a "mega-event" like the Olympic games is the start of a Herculean commitment for host countries. After years of planning, investment and construction, nations roll out the welcome mat for international visitors and media attention. But once the closing ceremonies are over, what are the enduring economic, environmental and human impacts of a mega-event?

Aug 30, 2017

Big Oil, Small Schools

Nils Peterson, an associate professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, discusses how children may not be as susceptible to their teachers' opinions on climate change.

Aug 25, 2017

Rackley Claims 102nd Met Open, Joins Latest Podcast

Josh Rackley, a PGA Golf Management alumnus, recently won the MET Open in New Jersey. The Metropolitan Section is considered one of the toughest sections in the country to compete in as a PGA professional.

Aug 3, 2017

Decision to Dissolve Iowa’s Bureau of Forestry was Ill-Advised

The state’s recent decision to dissolve Iowa’s Bureau of Forestry should be disconcerting to all Iowans. Maintaining a visible and strong forestry bureau is important to ensure sound forest conservation and management across the state.

Jul 20, 2017

Parks Guru: Ideas for Dix Should Arise On Site, Not be Manufactured in Traditional Political Settings

Raleigh's plan for Dix Park should be conceived right there among its more than three hundred rolling acres, with diverse groups of people trying out diverse sorts of activities. That was the word from a veteran parks and communities expert who talked to a crowd at the City of Raleigh Museum Wednesday.

Jul 10, 2017

‘Critter Cams’ Help North Carolina Residents – and Scientists – Learn What’s Creeping Around

Have you ever wondered what sort of creatures are wandering through your backyard when you’re not around? Do you fancy yourself as a bit of scientist? If so, now could be your chance to help local scientists map the distribution of North Carolina wildlife.

Jul 7, 2017

Repealing Clean Water Rule Endangers North Carolina Waterways

According to Ryan Emanuel, an associate professor at the NC State College of Natural Resources, the rule was "put in place by the EPA in 2015 to clarify ambiguities in which waterways are covered by the federal Clean Water Act and other laws, and which waterways are exempt from such regulations."

Jul 3, 2017

Millions of Coywolves are Already Here

Coyotes, wolves and dogs have begun breeding with each other to create a powerful new animal that some scientists are already calling a new species. The specimen is now commonly called the “coywolf."

Jun 29, 2017

This USDA Administrator’s Leadership Style?: ‘Good or Bad, I’m Authentic’

Chavonda Jacobs-Young has been the administrator of USDA's Agricultural Research Service since 2014. She manages a $1.2 billion budget and 8,000 employees at 90 locations who work on issues of nutrition and food safety, animal production and protection, sustainable agricultural and crop production and protection.

Jun 26, 2017

Climate Change Throws Shade on Five Vulnerable Tree Species in North Carolina

A study ranking the vulnerability of trees to climate change was published earlier this year in the the peer-reviewed journal New Forests. The scientific team, which included Kevin Potter of NC State University, assessed the vulnerability of 339 tree species in the continental US and Alaska. The team graded the trees in Classes A through E, based on their exposure to climate change, their sensitivity and adaptability.