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Sport and the Environment: What is the Connection?

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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.
A field of leafy green vegetables - Building a Case for Community Gardens - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

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.
Coastal marshes on Johns Island. Credit: Lindsey Smart - Study Offers Insights for Mapping 'Coastal Squeeze' Impacts to Historical, Natural Sites - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

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.

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.
Muddy Sneakers program uses the outdoors to engage kids in science.

Apr 8, 2021

For Girls, Learning Science Outside Linked to Better Grades, Knowledge

NC State researchers found an outdoor science program was linked to higher average grades and an increase in a measure of science knowledge for a group of fifth grade girls in North Carolina.
Kids playing at sunset - For Teens, Outdoor Recreation During the Pandemic Linked to Improved Well-Being - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

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.
A person goes for a jog in the morning.

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.
Public park - Study Identifies Amenities Parents Want in Public Parks - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 4, 2021

Study Identifies Amenities Parents Want in Public Parks

Parents from diverse backgrounds value parks that offer playgrounds, sports fields and green spaces, and safety, according to a survey from NC State researchers.
Sunset over tree-covered mountains - Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion -College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 14, 2020

Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion

People of color may be far less likely to engage in outdoor recreation, largely due to historic and modern-day discrimination, but they have played a significant role — and still do — in public parks systems.
Overhead view of stadium

Nov 6, 2020

Sport and the Environment: What is the Connection?

Sport can negatively impact the environment, something teams and colleges across the country are working to remedy.