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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The 2024 hurricane season caused unprecedented flooding in the southeastern U.S. resulting in significant loss of life, property damage, landslides, road washouts, and major supply chain disruptions that prohibited access to essential supplies.While communities rallied together with the support of retailers, these challenges brought to light the necessity of usable and timely data for businesses to best prepare for and respond to these types of major storms in the future.
On November 5, 2024, NOAA's Industry Proving Grounds (IPG) team met with retail industry leaders to discuss disaster preparation and response and how NCEI’s climate data products and services can empower better planning and decision-making. bit.ly/3VLfE58
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NCICS's Jen Runkle and Maggie Sugg of Appalachian State University explore options for rebuilding maternal health care access in Western North Carolina in this North Carolina Institute of Medicine article:
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by Jennifer Runkle (North Carolina State University) and Maggie Sugg (Appalachian State University) Hurricane Helene, one of the most catastrophic storms to impact the US mainland since Hurricane K...0 CommentsComment on Facebook