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May 13, 2022

Trees of the Future Are Being Grown at NC State

Spectrum News
Researchers at NC State discovered it’s possible to design trees that grow faster and even withstand climate change. These discoveries mean companies that rely on timber may be more profitable, and ecosystems may not be destroyed.

May 11, 2022

When Burning Wood To Generate Energy Makes Climate Sense

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
The world cannot afford to miss carbon-reducing opportunities during this critical era, when the transition to renewable, clean energy is still in its infancy compared to the dominance of fossil fuels.

May 3, 2022

Styrofoam Alternative Made From Sawdust Being Tested In NC State Lab

Spectrum News
It often takes decades if not centuries for plastic to decompose, but Lokendra Pal and Lucian Lucia, a pair of NC State professors, have created an alternative that’s better for the environment.

May 2, 2022

Apps That Plant Trees For You Are Booming. But Are They Actually Helping?

Digital Trends
Meredith Martin, an associate professor at NC State, discusses the efficacy of tree planting initiatives led by technology and innovation companies.

Apr 27, 2022

NC State Experts Are Stitching Together A Cleaner Future With Nanotech

WRAL TechWire
“Textile mills use dyes and other coloration agents that are very toxic,” says Nathalie Lavoine, an assistant professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials. “Using nanocellulose is a way forward to sustainable processing.”

Apr 22, 2022

Offshore Wind Farms Can Greatly Cut New England’s Energy Costs

Nature World News
According to a recent study by NC State researchers, offshore wind power might help cut wholesale electricity rates in six New England states on average, with a minimal chance of wind turbines collapsing during severe winter storms.

Apr 8, 2022

NC State Researchers Hope To Identify Land For Conservation Along The Cape Fear Watershed

WHQR Public Media
NC State researchers are investigating how riparian buffers — the forests and vegetation that surround a water source — impact water quality in the Cape Fear watershed.

Apr 1, 2022

Robert Scheller: Adapting Our State’s Forests For the Future

Winston-Salem Journal
"We must think critically about how best to adapt our forests to the changes that are to come," writes Robert Scheller, a professor of landscape ecology at NC State.

Mar 25, 2022

The Not-So-Scary Joro Spider May Be Headed To NC, Eventually

Public Radio East
“They’re going to be able to capture some of those flying pests and help doing some of that pest control in your garden," said Kelly Oten, assistant professor and extension specialist at NC State.

Mar 24, 2022

Pollen Is A Necessary Nuisance In North Carolina

CBS 17
“It’s the way they reproduce, most of our plants reproduce through pollen, and with that we wouldn’t have food or any plant-based industry products,” said Robert Bardon, associate dean of extension at NC State.