This Is How College Students Think We Could Pay for Wildlife Conservation in the U.S.

Aug 2, 2021

This Is How College Students Think We Could Pay for Wildlife Conservation in the US

States would support new ways of paying for wildlife conservation, including drawing on revenue from natural resource extraction companies and using state-level sources like lottery funds or sales taxes.

Tourists on Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland.

Jul 30, 2021

Ask an Expert: What is Sustainable Tourism?

NC State expert Whitney Knollenberg explains how sustainable tourism development can benefit destinations.

Aerial view of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Photo by aoldman via iStock.

Jul 30, 2021

New Partnership Aims to Ensure a Sustainable Future for the Outer Banks of North Carolina

As businesses in the Outer Banks struggle to keep up with a tourism boom, a new research initiative is underway to identify solutions.

Jun 1, 2021

Building a Case for Community Gardens

As a community garden in Raleigh fights to remove regulatory barriers, one NC State expert weighs in on the benefits of urban agriculture.

May 17, 2021

Study Offers Insights for Mapping ‘Coastal Squeeze’ Impacts to Historical, Natural Sites

NC State researchers mapped the impact of the "coastal squeeze" of sea-level rise and development on historical, environmental and cultural sites on Johns Island, South Carolina.

May 12, 2021

The Next Generation of Hunters Could Look Different

A new survey led by NC State researchers found a diverse group of potential hunters in a survey of college students.

Students picked up trash at the beach in New Hanover County.

Apr 20, 2021

Officials, Voters Show More Concern About Plastic Waste in Ocean After Kids’ Presentations

An NC State study shows voters and leaders showed more concern about trash in the ocean after kids' presentations.

Apr 2, 2021

Analysis: Studies of US National Parks Are Trending Down, Focused on Popular Parks

Research conducted in U.S. national parks has focused largely on five iconic parks, an analysis from NC State researchers found.

Mar 15, 2021

For Teens, Outdoor Recreation During the Pandemic Linked to Improved Well-Being

A study from North Carolina State University found outdoor play and nature-based activities helped buffer some of the negative mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for adolescents.

Jan 19, 2021

How COVID-19 is Impacting the Mental Health of College Students

A study of students at seven U.S. universities identified risk factors for greater mental health impacts linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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