A Climate Institute in the Midst of a Climate Disaster
NCICS staff are safe and have returned to work, but friends, neighbors, and our region experienced devastating impacts.
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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One of the most rewarding and fun aspects of our work here at NCICS is our educational outreach efforts with local schools. Here's a look at one example: Laura Stevens' recent outing to Avery's Creek Elementary.
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NCICS’s Douglas Rao and Carl Schreck will participate in “Engaging with Communities Impacted by Natural Hazard: Learning from Hurricane Helene,” 11–12 (ET) tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 30.
This virtual panel discussion is hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Local Science Engagement Network in Western NC.
Register: buff.ly/40Ebn4Y
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