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Fall Foliage Tracker: Where Are the Most Brilliant Colors in NC Peaking Right Now?

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Nov 25, 2023

After 150 Years, Wolves Are Back in Southern California — Thanks to Wildfire

Wildfire Today
While the wolves’ return to the area is historically and ecologically significant, wolves finding home in a burn scar is reportedly a common occurrence. 

Nov 24, 2023

Christmas Tree Lots Up and Running, Shoppers Encouraged to Buy Early

Carolina Coast Online
“The demand is going to be up, and the supply is going to be tight, but there should be enough if people shop early,” said Justin Whitehill, an extension specialist NC State University. “It’s always a good idea to shop early for the best selection.” 

Nov 23, 2023

Wild Turkeys Are Disappearing — But No One is Sure Why

The Washington Post
Scientists are exploring a few possible causes — habitat loss, hunting, disease, climate change. “We don’t know,” said Christopher Moorman, a wildlife ecology professor at North Carolina State University. “There are a variety of theories.” 

Nov 21, 2023

Why Warblers Flock to Wealthier Neighborhoods

The New York Times
“We need to start thinking about humans and wildlife together in the landscape and mitigate things that will help both,” said Madhusudan Katti, an ecologist at North Carolina State University. 

Nov 15, 2023

America Recycles Day: Artificial Intelligence to Improve Waste Stream Efficiency

WRAL
NC State researchers are developing an AI-powered conveyor belt to make waste stream management more efficient, with the goal of diverting recyclables from the nation's near-full landfills. 

Nov 5, 2023

Greener Neighborhoods Can Protect Us — at the Molecular Level

ASBMB Today
A new study finds that greenspace in urban environments has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress. 

Oct 30, 2023

Green Spaces Promote Health But Don’t Cancel Discrimination’s Effects

The Washington Post
“Greenspace is tremendously valuable for a community, but it is not enough to overcome systemic racism and the effects of economic segregation and environmental justice challenges on its own,” said Aaron Hipp, a professor at North Carolina State University’s College of Natural Resources, in a news release. 

Oct 29, 2023

Unfightable Fires, Wildfires That Make Their Own Weather and Other Terrifying Trends Scientists Have Observed

Toronto Star
“As climate changes keep accelerating and these things start happening in more and more populated areas, my forecast is we’re going to be seeing many more unpleasant events,” said Robert Scheller, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State. “In the immediate future and over the next decades. This isn’t going to slow down in my lifetime.” 

Oct 25, 2023

These Pine Trees Aren’t Cursed – They Just Have ‘Witch’s Brooms.’ NC State Wants Help Finding Them.

WUNC
Staff at North Carolina State University are asking for the public's help to locate what's known as “witch's brooms” on pine trees – and not the Halloween decorations. 

Oct 19, 2023

Fall Foliage Tracker: Where Are the Most Brilliant Colors in NC Peaking Right Now?

Wilmington Star-News
“If we have warm, sunny days and cool nights with temperatures slightly above freezing, the timing and vibrancy of fall foliage should be similar to past years,” said Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State, in late September.