NC ENVIROSCAN, a new online interactive mapping tool, helps North Carolina communities increase awareness of key environmental and societal factors that can impact health. Developed through a collaboration between the UNC Superfund Research Program (UNC SRP) and the Institute for … Read more
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationpredicts the sea level will increase by a foot by 2050. Marine science experts say this increase will likely cause more erosion on the shoreline of coastal communities. “That’s the equivalent of what we’ve seen over the … Read more
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the sea level will increase by a foot by 2050. Marine science experts say this increase will likely cause more erosion on the shoreline of coastal communities. “That’s the equivalent of what we’ve … Read more
Jeff Warren remembers the moment the North Carolina Collaboratory turned the corner, when he thought, Yes, this is going to work. It was the summer of 2018, and the North Carolina General Assembly had just appropriated $5 million for a … Read more
A 50-year study of sharks off the coast of North Carolina found that many species have decreased in size over time. Researchers started collecting data on 12 species of sharks in 1972 in Onslow Bay, just east of Jacksonville. A recently … Read more
A 50-year study of sharks off the coast of North Carolina found that many species have decreased in size over time. Researchers started collecting data on 12 species of sharks in 1972 in Onslow Bay, just east of Jacksonville. A … Read more
The spring 2022 Efficient Freezer Rebate Program (EFRP) and My Green Lab Freezer Challenge are now open! Eligible labs have the chance to receive a rebate of 35% of the cost (up to $5,000) of a new ultra low freezer. … Read more
Chemicals being carried into Winston-Salem’s drainage system in runoff from the site of a fertilizer plant fire have the potential to produce sometimes-toxic algae if large enough amounts reach downstream creeks that ultimately feed the Yadkin River, an expert in … Read more
When you flush, your stuff ends up at your local water treatment plant. It’s not pretty to look at or even think about, but your stool can be a valuable tool in the fight against COVID-19. “Whenever you do your … Read more
UNC Institute for the Environment Director Mike Piehler spoke to The Daily Tar Heel about stormwater drains in Chapel Hill. A new mural project aims to highlight waterways under threat. Storm drains in Chapel Hill will soon have a new … Read more
