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Aug 25, 2023

Survey: Tourists’ Long-Term Plans More Uncertain Under Climate Change

Findings from a new study suggest that climate change could impact not only the total number of tourists visiting a place, but also the timing and duration – factors that could be important for tourism-related staffing and revenue.

Aug 8, 2023

NC State Will Lead New Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center Consortium

The department of Applied Ecology will continue to host the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center at NC State under a new cooperative agreement with USGS.

Jul 13, 2023

Timing of Turkey Nesting May Not Shift With Changing Climate

A new study led by NC State researchers finds eastern wild turkeys in the South are unlikely to make meaningful changes in the timing of when they begin nesting, even under climate change.

May 17, 2023

Study Finds Carrying Pollen Heats Up Bumble Bees, Raising New Climate Change Questions

The study raises questions about how bee species will be impacted by a warmer world due to climate change.

Jan 16, 2023

Climate Conundrum: Study Finds Ants Aren’t Altering Behavior in Rising Temperatures

The finding suggests ants may have trouble adjusting to climate change.

Jan 12, 2023

Synthesizing Seasonal Timing and Climate Change

Becky Irwin and colleagues summarize 10,812 phenological events across 45 years understand how animals, insects, and plants are responding to climate change.

Feb 7, 2022

Shifting Rainfall Patterns Will Affect Whether An Imperiled Butterfly Survives Climate Change

The study highlights how changes in precipitation could affect the survival of some species.

Aug 23, 2021

Climate Change-Induced Droughts Alter Animal-Driven Nutrient Cycles in Alpine Ponds

A new study by Jared and Brad as found that animal-driven nutrient flows critical to the functioning of pond ecosystems are under increasing threat from climate change.

Sep 15, 2020

Lessons from the Climate-Change Induced Collapse of Angkor Wat

In the simple telling, climate changed and the society of Greater Angkor couldn’t cope. Collapse followed.

Sep 3, 2020

How Kids Are Inspiring Adults to Address Climate Change

Why? Because parents listen to their children.