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Duke University is bringing its expertise in environmental management, policy and engineering to an active community of researchers, practitioners and educators who are addressing major infrastructure challenges in the United States through “Engineering With Nature®.” The Nicholas Institute will lead Duke’s involvement in the Network for Engineering With Nature, working with faculty, staff and students across the university.

The wonder material of the 1950s has become so ubiquitous that communities are finding it hard to live without it.

Gov. Jim Justice is expected to sign legislation to allow private leasing of the states public parks and forests, but critics worry there are not enough safeguards to protect West Virginias public lands. Ken Caplinger, former superintendent of West Virginia State Parks, explained the current law does not require upfront environmental assessments for development. ...

The Michigan Legislature approved a resolution this week backing energy independence, and asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call off attempts to shut down the Line 5 dual pipelines. With gas prices surging amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, lawmakers who supported this resolution say domestic oil production should be a priority. ...

Five members of the Duke faculty have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are among 564 new members elected for their efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications in service to so

Five members of the Duke faculty have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are among 564 new members elected for their efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications in service to society.   “Becoming a AAAS Fellow is among the most distinct honors within the scientific community, and the AAAS Council elects its Fellows deliberately and carefully to preserve the honor attached to this recognition,” the AAAS said in a statem...

As sea levels rise, salt marshes are likely to drown or be washed away. They will shift from being a tool in the fight against global warming

As sea levels rise, salt marshes are likely to drown or be washed away. They will shift from being a tool in the fight against global warming

As sea levels rise, salt marshes are likely to drown or be washed away. They will shift from being a tool in the fight against global warming

NC’s Salt Marshes Hold 64 Million Tons of Carbon Dioxide. What Happens if They Die?. On a recent weekend, a family went fishing feet away from a salt marsh in the northwest corner of Carolina Beach State Park, about 20 minutes south of downtown Wilmington. They were likely unaware...