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Apr 24, 2025

A Wetter, Hotter South is Changing the Economics of Forestry

A new paper co-authored by 2022-23 Global Change Research Fellow, Austin Lamica, explores the relationship between climate change and forest-based employment in the South.

Mar 31, 2025

Folhas Onduladas Queimam Mais Rápido e Produzem Mais Calor do que Folhas Planas 

Em um novo artigo coautorado por Sam Flake, pesquisador do programa Global Change Research de 2019-20, pesquisadores conseguiram separar o efeito do formato da folha do tamanho da folha para entender melhor o comportamento do fogo.

Mar 31, 2025

Curly Leaves Burn Fast and Hot

In a new paper co-authored by 2019-20 Global Change Research Fellow Sam Flake, researchers have been able to separate the effect of leaf shape from leaf size to better understand fire behavior.

Dec 11, 2024

2024 Southeast CASC Retrospective

A look back at the jam-packed Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center 2024!

Nov 25, 2024

A New Framework to Address the Why Behind Urban Biodiversity Inequity

Global Change Research Fellow, Jin Bai, proposes a new framework for examining the causes behind disparities in urban biodiversity.

Nov 15, 2024

Reflections on the Bridging Borders Seminar

View the recap and recording of the Bridging Borders seminar in collaboration with the Transatlantic Climate Bridge Project.

Oct 7, 2024

How a Common Economic Theory Could Help Save Endangered Frogs

A new study applies modern portfolio theory to provide conservation investment strategies to protect coquí llanero populations in Puerto Rico.

Jun 14, 2024

Welcome Program Manager Lydia Campbell!

Meet our new Program Manager Lydia Campbell!

May 1, 2024

Reflections on the State of Change Documentary Screening

The Global Change Research Fellows reflect on their time with Michelle Lotker, producer and editor of the PBS NC documentary “State of Change."

Apr 23, 2024

Brook Trout Populations Are Different in Neighboring Streams Due to Climate Impacts

A new statistical method explains why brook trout populations are different between streams in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.