Climate change often dominates the news with upsetting headlines about rising temperatures, natural disasters and harmful emissions. But not all sustainability news is negative.  “It's always...

On the morning of Jan. 7, just days into the new year, the Palisades Fire erupted and ravaged the Los Angeles County coast from Malibu to Santa Monica. Within 24 hours, two more fires —  Eaton and Hughes...

Sacoby Wilson, a professor in the Department of Global, Environmental and Occupational Health at the University of Maryland College Park, is driven by environmental issues that shaped his childhood. Growing...

A natural gas pipeline that is set to run through North Carolina threatens to exacerbate the climate crisis and harm vulnerable communities. Last Thursday evening, local community members and environmental...

On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement. This move sent shockwaves through global climate advocacy efforts.  This...

North Carolina is notorious for its unpredictable weather. A Sunday morning will start sunny, but by 2 p.m. there’s a torrential downpour. An afternoon deluge may wash away plans with family or a night...

In 2024, President Joe Biden's administration embarked on a series of bold climate initiatives aiming to solidify the United States’ position as a global environmental leader. These efforts combatted...

We live in a synthetic society. Our garments, ​​suspended in closets and woven with a blend of nylon and polyester, are poisoning us.  Microplastics, comparable to a grain of sand, are less than...

In 1994, a group of faculty from various departments identified environmental studies and science as gaps in Wake Forest’s curriculum. At that time, students could only minor in these disciplines. Over...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a polarizing political figure, has declared war on fluoride.  As President-elect Donald J. Trump continues to appoint members to his Cabinet, Kennedy, the nominee for Secretary...

Although Hurricane Helene did not send floodwaters directly to Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C., the hurricane brought catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage to western North...

The creature’s swift speed is attributed to its muscular long legs. Its dark reddish-brown coat gives it the ability to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding environment. Golden eyes are essential...