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Sep 26, 2022

What is the Most Vulnerable City to Flooding in the U.S.?

Newsy
"There are communities all across the nation that are susceptible to flood damage," said Georgina Sanchez, a research associate with the Center for Geospatial analytics at NC State.

Sep 26, 2022

Fall Color: When and Where to Find the Brightest Reds, Yellows and Oranges

Cornelius Today
“I think we’ll see leaves peak at about the same time as they have in recent years,” said Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources and the associate dean of extension at the NC State College of Natural Resources.

Sep 23, 2022

Grape-Killing Insect Could Be In California By 2027

KRON4
An invasive insect that could severely impact the wine production industry could arrive in California’s vineyards by 2027, according to a study by NC State researchers.

Sep 22, 2022

When Washington Will See the Peak Fall Foliage Season

KING 5 News
"Drought conditions through the summer often create shorter fall color seasons with less vibrant colors, which results in fewer leaves in the trees as the seasons change from summer and into the fall," said Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State.

Sep 21, 2022

Study: More Green Space, Less Crime

INDY Week
A new study from NC State researchers finds that urban green spaces in cities like Durham and Raleigh are linked to a lower risk of crime.

Sep 17, 2022

Christmas Countdown: Science Saves North Carolina’s Most Classic Christmas Tree

Queen City News
Climate change is putting the nearly $250 million state staple at risk. In response, there are some elves that work their magic, not on toys, but on an essential part of every family’s Christmas season. It’s not quite Santa’s workshop, but NC State’s Christmas Tree Genetics Lab.

Sep 15, 2022

The Sky Needs Its ‘Silent Spring’ Moment

Scientific American
A surge of new research underscores the growing global problem of light pollution—as well as the urgent need for public awareness and action

Sep 14, 2022

This Map Can Tell You When Fall Foliage is Peaking in 2022

NPR
"Sunny, but not hot, days and cooler nights provide the optimal conditions for fall foliage, with the lower temperatures slowing the production of chlorophyll — the pigment that gives plants their green color — and sunlight increasing sugar production," according to NC State's College of Natural Resources.

Sep 14, 2022

Extreme Weather is Weakening U.S. Hydropower and Stressing Energy Grids

TIME Magazine
“If you’re in the middle of a terrible drought and you have way less hydropower than normal, that makes it harder to meet demand,” says Jordan Kern, an assistant professor in the College of Natural Resources at NC State.

Aug 31, 2022

Grid Operators in Western States Brace for Another Prolonged Heat Wave

American City and County
In a study, NC State researchers considered 11 different climate scenarios between 2030 and 2060, drawing on scientific climate change models calculated to simulate a worst-case scenario and another, less severe scenario.