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Mar 30, 2023

Drought, Heat Waves Could Worsen Air Pollution For Vulnerable Communities

Los Angeles Times
“Under normal circumstances, people of color are more exposed to air pollution from power plants because they’re predominantly located in counties that have higher percentages of people of color living in them, and that just gets worse when there are droughts and heat waves,” said Jordan Kern, assistant professor of forestry and environmental resources at North Carolina State University and a study co-author.

Mar 25, 2023

LDEQ Draft Permit Rattles Neighbors of Hazardous Waste Disposal Site

Louisiana Illuminator
Experts in science and environmental law say the contained disposal system Clean Harbors is seeking a permit to build won’t necessarily reduce the harmful emissions.

Mar 24, 2023

Strong OBX Presence at Visit N.C. Tourism Conference; Expert Says N.C. Visitor Economy Can Withstand Recession

Island Free Press
NC State professor Whitney Knollenberg has conducted research and outreach activities across the Greater Outer Banks to promote sustainable tourism development, and has been sharing her study results to help support similar efforts around the state.

Mar 23, 2023

Sustainable Development Goals Expo Showcases Courses With Sustainable Intentions

The Technician
Angela Allen, director of environmental technology and management, and Solomon Ghezehei, associate professor in forestry and environmental resources, represented both levels of Environmental Technology Laboratory, ET 201 and ET 202. Allen said both courses are hands-on and give students the opportunity to do fieldwork, mainly through monitoring and testing water samples.

Mar 22, 2023

Spring Is Starting Earlier. It’s Not Your Imagination

Scientific American
In Raleigh several bird species showed up early this year—including the Black-and-white Warbler and the Nashville Warbler, says Deja Perkins, an avid birder and urban ecologist at NC State University in Raleigh. “It’s a delight but also a concern,” she says.

Mar 20, 2023

Ornithology Club Hosts Workshops, Travels to See Rare Birds

The Technician
Martina Nordstrand, a fourth-year studying fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology, started the club in September 2022 after being the president of the Leopold Wildlife Club the previous year.

Mar 17, 2023

Searching For A Sustainable Replacement For Single-Use Plastics In Agriculture

WRAL
An Israeli company and NC State researchers are working together to replace single-use plastics in farming and developing nations with products made from organic waste.

Mar 16, 2023

Norfolk Southern Sued by Widow of Conductor Trainee Killed in Alabama Railway Accident

FOX 2 Detroit
The CEO of Norfolk Southern testified before Congress. Dr. Jennifer Richmond-Bryant with North Carolina State University joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the testimony.

Mar 16, 2023

In Environmental Field, Research Minorities Face Magnified Risks

Undark Magazine
Not everyone feels welcome working in outdoor spaces. NC State student Kayla Stukes is part of an organization that’s trying to change that.

Mar 7, 2023

No Snow This Winter? Triad’s Record-Setting First Two Months A Harbinger, Experts Say

Winston-Salem Journal
Just one freeze could damage exposed buds and blossoms, which could end up making yards and landscapes less lush and colorful for a season. That could pose a particular risk this year because trees are about three weeks ahead of normal in emerging from dormancy, explained Kelly Oten, assistant professor and extension specialist for forest health at NC State University.