media mentions

Apr 27, 2023

Why Pickleball Is the Fun New Fitness Trend For Older Adults

Starts at 60
Recent research conducted by NC State researchers revealed that a group of seniors aged 65 and above successfully met their weekly requirement for exercise by simply playing pickleball.

Apr 23, 2023

New Study Reveals Simple Act Could Stave Off 2 Leading Causes of Death Among Adults

MSN
An article by Lincoln Larson and Aaron Hipp of NC State points out that “nature-based programs can even be prescribed by health care providers as part of alternative, cost-effective treatment plans.”

Apr 17, 2023

How is Climate Change Affecting Wildfires? Expert Discusses Link, Concerns

Staten Island Advance
Human-induced climate change carries the potential to trigger sudden, prolonged droughts and exacerbate conditions that allow for wildfires to spread rapidly, according to NC State professor Rob Scheller.

Apr 14, 2023

Removing the Invasive Bradford Pear Tree From North Carolina

Spectrum News
NC State extension specialists are leading a new initiative to remove the invasive species from the state.

Apr 11, 2023

North Carolina’s Wetlands Emit Lots of Climate-Warming Methane Gas. Is that Bad?

Wilmington Star-News
A 2022 study by NC State researchers found overall greenhouse gas emissions from a restored coastal wetland in northeastern North Carolina were significantly reduced.

Apr 5, 2023

What Should I Do If I Find a Nest Where It Doesn’t Belong?

Audubon Magazine
If you find a surprise nest, leave it be. “You’re not supposed to mess with it,” says avian ecologist Caren Cooper from North Carolina State University.

Apr 4, 2023

Researchers, Outer Banks Employers Partner On Ways To Create Affordable Housing For Year-Round Workers

WRAL
“With tourism growth seen in all 100 counties of North Carolina, we need to be mindful that these gains are being made while tourism workforce recovery continues to lag behind other sectors,” said Whitney Knollenberg, associate professor in the department of parks, recreation and tourism management at North Carolina State University.

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.