prtm-research

Aug 1, 2019

Children Prefer Faraway Wildlife to Local Nature

Generally, children thought more favorably of faraway charismatic species, such as pandas and cheetahs, than local ones. 

Jul 19, 2019

Can Parks Help Cities Fight Crime?

A study of green space and parks in the 300 largest U.S. cities reveals what helps lower the risk of crime. 

May 6, 2019

Climate Education for Kids Increases Climate Concerns for Parents

A new study finds that educating children about climate change increases their parents' concerns about climate change. 

Dec 14, 2018

As Hunting Declines, Efforts Grow to Broaden the Funding Base for Wildlife Conservation

Taxes and fees help pay for wildlife conservation in the United States. However, as fewer Americans take up hunting, wildlife managers are seeking other ways to collect funding. 

Nov 10, 2018

NC State Plays Role in Development of New Sport Impact Tool

Professor Michael Kanters and colleagues partnered with the N.C. High School Athletic Association to examine levels of physical activity, safety and psychosocial impacts of sports. 

Apr 3, 2018

Resilient Piedmont Pines: Risk Reduction Guide

Forestry and Environmental faculty detail simple, practical actions to minimize costs and impacts while growing healthy pines. 

Mar 15, 2018

The South’s Pipe Dreams

Ryan Emanuel discusses how the pipeline route disproportionately targets Native American tribes and low-income communities. 

Jul 29, 2016

Where policy meets practicality at the intersection of built and natural environments

Forestry alumna Brenda Brickhouse combines a love of economic, social and environmental issues at the Vice President of Environment and Energy Policy at the Tennessee Valley Authority.