The North Carolina black bear population has increased over the years. Here's what to do if you see one.
Asheville
Can bears and people coexist? Scientists find answers with Asheville study
North Carolina scientists study how bears are adapting to Asheville’s growing urban environment.
New Weather Warnings: Lesson Plan
A deep dive into a century of data stores at NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information reveals new weather warnings as the Earth’s climate changes.
The Longest Water Record: Lesson Plan
The USFS research station near Asheville has been recording watershed data every five minutes since 1934. The information reveals a lot about drought issues.
New Weather Warnings
A deep dive into a century of data stores at NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information reveals new weather warnings as the Earth’s climate changes.
Asheville is an Epicenter for Climate Science
Have you ever had to sort through the drawers of a dresser, finding it a bit stressful? Is cleaning out a closet a little overwhelming? Does the thought of sorting through all of the items in your garage, or your attic give you a headache?
Then imagine sorting through, making sense of and organizing 25 petabytes (that's the equivalent of 25 million gigabytes) of data in various forms: charts, graphs, maps and even journal entries.
The Oak Stands Tall
The eastern United States' mightiest tree, the oak, is in decline, possibly due to over-harvesting or climate change. Whatever the cause, scientists are trying to find ways to reverse this decline. Watch U.S. Forest Service researchers use fire to give young oaks room to grow in the North Carolina mountains.