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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Extreme heat can trigger mental health crises during pregnancy, according to a new study led by Dr. Jen Runkle of NCICS.
The more temperatures rose, the more pregnant women were admitted to the hospital for psychiatric issues.
“We’re the first to show an increased risk for pregnant populations” from extreme heat, Runkle said.
Coauthors include Charlie Reed of NCICS, Dr. Maggie Sugg of Appalachian State University, and Dr. Anne Berry of Duke University School of Medicine.
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Under a new 5-year National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) cooperative agreement, with $95M designated for NC State University, NCICS will continue hosting the North Carolina location of the Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies. We look forward to continuing our partnership with NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information and to providing users across the nation and around the world with actionable climate data and information.
NC State to Receive $95 Million as Part of NOAA Cooperative Agreement for Earth System Studies
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