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Jun 16, 2020

New N.C. Climate Change Report Says the Time to Act Is Now

North Carolina Health NewsResearchers at N.C. State University predict a high number of named storms this hurricane season — between 18 and 22 — with the possibility that three to five of them will become major hurricanes.

Apr 21, 2020

50 Ways To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

A list of 50 things you can do to celebrate the planet.
Student Mariah Wilder works on schoolwork at her home desk.

Apr 21, 2020

Adjusting to a New Normal

Junior Mariah Wilder describes in her own words what it’s like to be an NC State student in the time of COVID-19.
tractor with compost in front of hoop structure

Apr 21, 2020

Closing the Loop

NC State’s new Compost Facility and Research Cooperative diverts organic waste from the landfill, giving it new life in a number of beneficial ways on campus.

Mar 2, 2020

Jogging With Purpose

Plogging is jogging with environmental benefits.

Feb 10, 2020

Landfill Waste Declines at Wolfpack Home Football Games

The Wolfpack diverted nearly 30 percent of gameday waste from the landfill in a record-setting season.

Jan 29, 2020

Record-Setting Reduction

Campus energy use intensity is down 34% since 2002.

Jan 28, 2020

Sustainability Meets Innovation At Make-A-Thon

In a weekend of all-out innovation, more than 160 students created sustainability solutions.

Jan 24, 2020

Sustainability Fund Awards FastTrack Grants

The student-led NC State Sustainability Fund named four projects as recipients of mini-grants for campus sustainability projects.

Jan 16, 2020

Talley Student Union Named Marquee Green Building

This hallmark building on campus has received another sustainability honor.