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Aspen trees in the Colorado mountains.

Sep 16, 2020

Colorado’s Famous Aspens Expected to Decline Due to Climate Change

NC State researchers predict quaking aspen trees, known for their brilliant foliage in fall, will visibly decline along three scenic drives in Colorado.
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Sep 3, 2020

How Kids Are Inspiring Adults to Address Climate Change

Why? Because parents listen to their children.
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Aug 27, 2020

Connecting Environmental Youth Summits to Increase Impact

Lauren Gibson, recently named a National Geographic Young Explorer, seeks to empower young people to solve environmental problems.
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Aug 26, 2020

How Oil and Gas Drilling Could Disrupt the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A plan to open the refuge to drilling could negatively impact wildlife and tourist.

Aug 18, 2020

Researchers Strive to Boost NC’s Oyster Tourism Industry

The cultivation of oysters is a rapidly growing industry in the state,” said Dr. Whitney Knollenberg, Assistant Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. “North Carolina produces…

Aug 17, 2020

Changes in Preservation Policy Needed in Era of Climate Change

Researchers at NC State’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management contend landmarks facing climate threats could transform. They also believe that decisions about how important landmarks can and should change need to…
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Aug 14, 2020

Preparing Parks, Recreation and Tourism Students To Serve Diverse Audience

North Carolina State University professors joined experts from around the country and nation in generating recommendations for other educators preparing students to serve a diverse clientele.
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Aug 14, 2020

Researchers Strive to Boost NC’s Oyster Tourism Industry

Researchers in NC State University’s Department of Parks, Recreation Tourism Management are working to launch the North Carolina Oyster Trail.
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Aug 11, 2020

Social Justice Scholars at NC State Aim to Help Instructors Deepen Diversity

We have witnessed a rise in the Black Lives Matter Movement, fueled by a series of disturbing incidents of racial discrimination that has placed festering social justice issues in the…
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Aug 10, 2020

Landmarks Facing Climate Threats Could ‘Transform,’ Expert Says

Researchers asked whether iconic locations threatened by climate change should be allowed to transform.