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Dec 11, 2024

How “thirsty” trees may make forests more vulnerable to climate change

A new study suggests that increased maple populations may leave forests in western North Carolina more vulnerable to extreme weather conditions like flooding and drought.   The southern Appalachian Mountains feature large, intact forests with frequent precipitation. This kind of area would not typically be a place to look for the effects of climate change, but…
Holladay Hall is surrounded by snow after a winter storm on campus. Photo by Marc Hall

Dec 3, 2024

Save Energy This Winter at NC State

NC State will implement its annual Holiday Energy Savings Initiative during the 2024 winter break, reducing energy use across campus.

NC State Stewards (left to right) Benjamin Helms, Elias Zauscher and Alie Akins at SolarSpace, a new outdoor study space powered by renewable energy.

Nov 19, 2024

Students Lead Campus Energy and Water Conservation Competition

NC State students competed to reduce energy and water use in residence halls during the fall Energy and Water Competition sponsored by the Sustainability Stewards.

Nov 5, 2024

Melinda Morrill’s Study Examines How Natural Disaster Closures Impact Student Performance

A recent study by Poole professor Melinda Morrill examines how natural disaster school closures affect student performance across economic groups.
Ghost forest in North Carolina.

Oct 31, 2024

Satellite imagery may help protect coastal forests from climate change

Sea-level rise caused by climate change poses a serious and often unpredictable threat to coastal forests, and new tools are needed to help mitigate damage and allocate conservation resources.   A new study from North Carolina State University and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) details how satellite imagery may help identify forested areas that…
a classroom is filled with empty desks and chairs

Oct 29, 2024

Which Students Fare Worst When Natural Disasters Close Schools?

School closures due to natural disasters have similar impacts on student performance across economic groups.
A child's face. Talking with children can be difficult after a natural disaster.

Oct 24, 2024

How to Talk to and Support Your Child After a Natural Disaster

Talking with your child after a natural disaster can be difficult. To learn more we talked with an expert.
Ants on a plant in Peru.

Oct 14, 2024

Study Finds Mutualistic Relationships Changing With Climate

As temperatures heat up, the beneficial relationship between certain ants and plants in Peru cools down.
Cold water can shock sea turtles - here is what you can do to help.

Oct 10, 2024

Can Sea Turtles Get Too Cold During the Winter in North Carolina?

Colder waters pose a threat to sea turtles. Here is what you can do to help.
A man and a young girl load bags of pet food onto a truck to take to western North Carolina as part of the Hurricane Helene relief effort

Oct 10, 2024

Getting a Recovery Foothold in the NC Mountains

In the two weeks since Hurricane Helene swamped the North Carolina mountains, NC State students, faculty, staff and alumni have pitched in to help with recovery and relief. These are their stories.