media mentions

Jan 3, 2023

How Burning Wood Pellets in Europe Is Harming the U.S. South

Slate Magazine
Some, like North Carolina State University professor Richard Venditti, have praised biomass for being part of a circular economy, arguing it’s renewable because well-maintained forest plots can regrow biomass over time and cancel out the emissions from burning the wood. 

Dec 26, 2022

I Spent $5,700 To Travel To Antarctica On An Expedition Cruise Ship.Here Are 9 Things I Think Everyone Should Know Before Going.

Business Insider
According to a study from NC State University, tourism to Antarctica could stress out and distract penguins on Barrientos Island — one of the most heavily visited areas on the continent.

Dec 20, 2022

Climate Change Is Forcing Cities to Rethink Their Tree Mix

Stateline
Experts say that diversity is the best way to ensure that many trees survive the changes that are coming, rather than pinning all their hopes on guesstimates of which trees might thrive. In most communities, the existing tree canopy is far from that goal.

Dec 17, 2022

Birds Prefer Areas With Worst Damage After Wildfires, NC Study Finds

Winston-Salem Journal
While destructive and sometimes deadly, severe forest fires can ultimately be beneficial for wildlife, particularly birds, new research in North Carolina confirms.

Dec 14, 2022

Drought, Climate, Pests, Disease: NC State Breeding More Resilient Christmas Trees

WRAL
Climate change is threatening Christmas tree crops, according to North Carolina State University researchers, who are working to make trees more resilient through genetics.

Dec 13, 2022

Why Christmas is the Most Important Time of Year For Some NC Farmers

Wilmington Star-News
Jeff Owen, an extension forestry specialist at NC State, said the latest estimate is the industry has an overall economic impact of nearly $337 million, which is higher than earlier estimates.

Dec 12, 2022

Even as Insect Populations Decline, Insects Are Causing Unprecedented Levels of Plant Damage

Nature World News
In a study published in Environmental Entomology, the emerald ash borer completes its life cycle in North Carolina in one year instead of the sometimes two-year life cycle that occurs in northern areas of the United States.

Dec 11, 2022

Maine’s Decades-Old Flood Maps Are Being Redrawn Without Factoring For Climate Change

The Maine Monitor
Outdated, inaccurate or missing maps may mean property owners aren’t aware of flood risk. “You see a lot of gaps,” said Georgina Sanchez, a researcher with North Carolina State University. Sanchez and her team recently devised a new method for determining flood risk that takes into account actual reports of flood damage, which is not accounted for in FEMA’s approach.

Dec 9, 2022

As TikToks About Antarctic Tourism Go Viral, Some Worry About the Environmental Costs

NBC News
A study by NC State researchers found that tourists "could be disturbing" the penguins on one of the continent's most popular islands. Human presence may cause penguins to be scared, distracted and temporarily abandon their chicks and eggs.

Dec 9, 2022

Ignore the Scare Stories: Supplies of Christmas Trees Meet Demand

The Wall Street Journal
“In North Carolina, we argue the numbers. A lot of growers underreport,” said Jeff Owen, an area extension forestry specialist at North Carolina State University, who works with growers in eastern North Carolina.