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NewsCoal ash solids found in sediments collected from Sutton Lake in 2015 and 2018 suggest the eastern North Carolina lake has been contaminated by multiple coal ash spills, most of them apparently unmonitored and unreported until now.
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NewsThe five-year grant renewal will support five new or newly refocused research projects investigating the long-term health impacts of early-life exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and toxic metals such as lead, which are two of the most common classes of hazardous contaminants found today in areas with a legacy of industrial pollution.
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NewsAs trees age and grow, it seems logical to assume their seed production will continue to grow, too, but a Duke-led study of 597 species worldwide nips that assumption in the bud.
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NewsCakey Worthington, MEM/MF'16, recently shared insights into why she pursued Master of Environmental Management and Master of Forestry concurrent 91社区福利s, how the experience has helped in her career, and her advice for anyone considering the programs.
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Academic ProgramThis is the major for students who want to unlock the mystery of how Earth works, advance our understanding of the planet, foster the sustainable use of its resources, and find solutions to climate change and other urgent environmental problems.
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PageThrough completion of four semesters of coursework and a culminating hands-on master's project, our students receive training in the natural and social sciences, while developing complementary skills and toolkits to apply their content knowledge.