North Carolina Climate Report
The North Carolina Climate Science Report is an independent, peer-reviewed scientific assessment of historical climate trends and potential future climate change in North Carolina under increased greenhouse gas concentrations. It was developed by NCICS and a team of climate experts from around the state and supports Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 80 (“North Carolina’s Commitment to Address Climate Change and Transition to a Clean Energy Economy”).
NCICS to Host NOAA Cooperative Institute
NCICS will host the Asheville location of the new Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies, which will be dedicated to expanding our understanding of the full Earth system and its interactions with human activities.
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Dr. Anand Inamdar is the guest editor for a special
issue of Remote Sensing on estimating land surface temperature. Submissions are due by October 31. Potential topics include filling gaps caused by #Cloud contamination, retrievals under all-weather conditions, #drought monitoring and #crop health applications, and novel #climatechange indicators. MDPI
Land Surface Temperature Estimation Using Remote Sensing
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Special Issue in journal Remote Sensing: Land Surface Temperature Estimation Using Remote SensingNew research from NCICS and Appalachian State University using Crisis Text Line data reveals the mental health impacts of Hurricane #Florence on young people in the Carolinas and points the way to better monitoring of mental health issues when disasters strike.
The authors of the study found that the volume of texts seeking help for anxiety/stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts increased significantly after Hurricane Florence. The surge in suicidal thoughts just days after the storm was particularly concerning, given likely disruptions in access to mental health services.
It’s no surprise that a disaster like Florence affected mental health, but this research provides new insights into the timing and duration of the impacts on youth. It also shows that Crisis Text Line data can provide near-real-time monitoring during future events.
The authors note that “technology-based platforms, like Crisis Text Line, provide an opportunity for fast, cost-effective crisis counseling following natural disasters and can be used to lessen the mental health impact in youth post-disaster by increasing the reach while simultaneously reducing the time it takes to access these safety net mental health services.”
Residents in the US and Canada can text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Text Line counselor.
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Hurricane Florence on September 15, 2018. The storm continued to drop heavy rainfall over the Carolinas following initial landfall. Photo: NOAA.