Equity and Environmental Justice

Oct 11, 2021

Study Raises Questions About Access to Urban Parks During the Pandemic

A study led by researchers from NC State found the use of outdoor parks and trails in urban areas of North Carolina declined in the summer of 2020.

Jun 2, 2021

Natural Gas Pipeline Density Higher Overall in More Vulnerable US Counties

The findings suggest counties that are more socially vulnerable are also at greater risk of facing water and air pollution, public health and safety issues, and other negative impacts associated with the pipelines.

Mar 5, 2021

‘Decolonizing Science’ Class Tracks COVID’s Impact on Navajo

The class project tracked the spread of the virus among the Diné, which is the name the Navajo people call themselves, across multiple states through September.

Dec 14, 2020

Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion

People of color may be far less likely to engage in outdoor recreation, largely due to historic and modern-day discrimination, but they have played a significant role — and still do — in public parks systems.

Dec 10, 2020

NC State Student Brings Indigenous Knowledge to State Climate Policies

Jocelyn Painter is giving North Carolina’s Native American tribes a seat at the governing table.

Nov 24, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Connecting Environmental Justice and Birding

Deja Perkins explores how environmental and social justice impacts birding and wildlife.

Nov 12, 2020

Black Ecologists Look to Offer Support, Recruit Next Generation

An NC State ecologist is working to offer support and encouragement to Black professionals and students.

Jun 10, 2020

On How #BlackBirdersWeek Celebrated Black Naturalists, Birders

Graduate student Deja Perkins helped launch #BlackBirdersWeek to celebrate black naturalists, birders.

Feb 24, 2020

Equity in Raleigh

Dr. Louie Rivers is bridging NC State and southeast Raleigh to better manage environmental justice issues.

Jan 23, 2020

NEPA Overhaul: Everything You Need to Know

Will the Trump administration's proposed changes to the 50-year-old law spur economic development or environmental ruin? Our experts weigh in on the controversial move.