Extreme Heat and Pregnancy
Short-term exposure to extreme heat is associated with mental health problems during pregnancy, according to a new paper from NCICS researcher Dr. Jennifer Runkle and colleagues. The study adds to a large and growing body of evidence documenting the health risks associated with climate change in general and high temperatures in particular.
NOAA Cooperative Institute Agreement Renewed
Under a new five-year agreement with $95 million in funding for NC State, NCICS will continue hosting NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies.
Fifth National Climate Assessment
On November 14, 2023, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) released The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). This important report, which advances our understanding of climate change, its impacts on the United States, and efforts to respond to the challenges it presents, is available now at
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New research from Jen Runkle, Carl Schreck, and colleagues finds that pregnant women exposed to two or more extreme weather events are more likely to experience mental health issues.
Study Shows Maternal Mental Health Affected When Exposed to Multiple Hurricanes
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Hurricanes can affect pregnant women's mental health according to a new study by NC State’s North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS).0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Hurricane #helene brought destruction and disruption to Western North Carolina, including to our home town of Asheville. This climate-fueled storm affected all of our staff and put a temporary halt to our work. But we are back, with new perspectives and a deeper, more personal understanding of the risks of climate change. We invite you to read more about our experiences and where we go from here:
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North Carolina National Guard Soldiers help with a swiftwater rescue in Polk County, NC, on September 26, 2024. US Army photo by Sgt. Jordan Hayden.CC BY 2.0.0 CommentsComment on Facebook