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Cutting Coal Has Huge Health Benefits

WebCutting Coal Has Huge Health Benefits – But Environmental Justice Issues Remain. A new study drawing on data from Texas and surrounding states finds that the …

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New State Heat Resilience Toolkit Offers Solutions to Reduce Heat

WebThe N.C. Office of Recovery Resiliency (NCORR) today announced the launch of a new Heat Action Plan Toolkit that aims to reduce heat-related health impacts …

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Get Help With Your 2024 Health Goals

WebWeight Management. Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a 15-week online weight management program that uses proven weight-loss strategies to help you …

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NC State Researcher Unearths Soil’s Impact On Human Health

WebOn the door of Dr. Dean Hesterberg’s office in Williams Hall is a sticker that reads, “I heart soil.” That simple phrase sums up the driving motivation behind his more than two decades of research: discovering principles of soil science that can be used to address agricultural and environmental challenges in North Carolina and beyond.

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Sustainability and Wellness NC State University

WebSustainability isn’t just about the health and well-being of the planet; it’s about the health and well-being of people. From the air we breathe to the food and water …

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5 Ways To Reduce Your Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

WebPitch Plastic. Reducing much of your exposure to endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol A, or BPA, can be solved by reducing your use of one major thing: plastic. …

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What is Environmental Justice

WebThe EPA defines environmental justice as the merging of issues of race, color, national origin or income with issues of development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. In order to be inclusive, environmental projects must have the meaningful involvement of all people affected by …

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NC State Launches Universitywide Global One Health Academy

WebExecutive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden and Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs Rob Dunn today officially announced …

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Why You Need to Say No to Receipts

WebSure, refusing the receipt is a way to save paper and protect the Earth, but did you know that it can also protect your health? According to a study conducted at the …

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Budget-friendly Ways to Eat Well

WebThe following post is written by Taylor Pritchard, Student Engagement and Campus Outreach Coordinator for NC State’s Student Health Center.. From the endless …

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Shining Light on What Natural Light Does For Your Body

WebNatural light boosts your body’s vitamin D storage. Vitamin D is important for absorbing calcium and promoting bone growth, as well as helping prevent certain types …

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What is a Watershed

WebA watershed is an area of land through which precipitation and all other surface runoff flows downhill into a common body of water, whether it’s a stream, river, lake or ocean. Watersheds can include forests, agricultural lands, cities and various other types of land cover. One of the best ways to think of a watershed is to imagine it as a

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Researchers Explore The Link Between Environment, Genes And …

WebWhy are some people more susceptible to certain diseases? Scientists say it could have a lot to do with their genes and their environment. NC State’s Center for …

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NC State Receives $6.9 Million From NSF, NIEHS to Fund New …

WebResearchers from North Carolina State University have received a five-year, $6.9 million grant co-funded by the National Science Foundation and the National …

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(Y)Our Health is Focus of Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions 2023

WebNC State made an impact by offering Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions (WPWS), an online course experience during the pandemic. The project team has …

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7 Sustainable Summer Wellness Activities

Web7 Sustainable Summer Wellness Activities. June 23, 2022 | Lani St. Hill. Sustainability isn’t just about the health and well-being of the planet– it’s also about the …

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Greener Neighborhoods Can Protect Us – at the Cellular Level

WebA new study finds that greenspace in urban environments has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress.

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Wellness Apps to Improve Your Well-Being

WebAs the semester winds down and final exams, holiday parties, holiday travel and family gatherings approach, it’s important for NC State students, faculty and staff to …

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