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Woman in protective gear and holding a shovel looks at fire and smoke from a controlled burn.

Burning Desire

NC State scientists work to restore a rare longleaf pine stand for research, education and outreach. Among their first steps: setting fire to the site.

Sustainability Fund awards $179,000 in campus grants

NC State’s Sustainability Fund awarded $179,000 in grants to 13 sustainability projects that will be implemented on campus by June 2018.

Students Compost Cotton Waste From Campus Labs

In the College of Textiles, students are exploring how to create a sustainable cotton composting program to reduce waste sent to landfill.

Talley Student Union showcases aquaponics display

One of this summer's most eye-catching additions to Talley Student Union is a student-designed system of bins, pipes, fish and lettuce that showcase one of the state’s fastest-growing agriculture practices.