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Research Highlights

Swallowtail butterfly on a cone flower.

Jun 6, 2025

Data Release: Climate Change in State Wildlife Action Plans

Check out the latest dataset releases from Southeast CASC funded research.

Foresters cutting down trees.

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.

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.

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.
A flock of canadian geese

Jul 24, 2024

Partner Feature: North Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit

Science communication intern, Zavier Avery, interviews the NC Co-op Unit to learn more about their work with the SE CASC.

Jul 23, 2024

Shaking in their Gills: Effects on Native Fish When They Have Unexpected Guests

Science Communications Intern, Eleana Paneda, writes about how extreme flow events impact native freshwater fish in Puerto Rico.

Jun 5, 2024

Climate Change Will Make Air Pollution Worse. Here’s How.

The study finds climate change is likely to make upward spikes of ozone at ground level worse by 2050.

May 23, 2024

New Species of Silverfish Discovered in Southeastern Caves

An unexpected discovery shows just how much biodiversity is waiting to be found in the cave ecosystems across the southeast!

May 3, 2024

Birdwatching can help students improve mental health, reduce distress

A new study finds people who have nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, with higher gains in subjective well-being and more reduction in distress than more generic nature exposure, such as walks. Because birdwatching is an easily accessible activity, the results…