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Flooding in North Carolina: Strategies and Solutions
With impending climate shifts there is an expected increase in severity and frequency of natural disasters and weather. In the past few decades there has been a noticeable and steady increase in flooding events particularly in coastal North Carolina communities.
New Wastewater Treatment Tech Reaches Local Governments
The Highly Treated Wastewater pilot program provides funding to five local governments in the state to replace and repair their wastewater treatment plants.
Drug-Checking Project Cuts Overdoses
A few years ago, Nabarun Dasgupta went to a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site and left with an aha moment that’s now helping prevent overdoses in North Carolina.
Environmental Research Making a Difference in NC
This summer, Rose Houck ’25 is tackling two projects, on water quality and flood resiliency, to help improve the health and safety of North Carolina residents.
Where Are The Workers?
Jobs are back, but workers aren’t — as the economy’s wheels keep turning, businesses are struggling to find enough employees to meet their labor demands.