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A new study examines the impacts of small wildfires that can add up over time
Summary of findings: Past studies have suggested that wealthier people are at higher risk from fires But, when you look at fire frequency, the opposite is true The impacts of small fires can add up over time – this is … Read more
As extreme weather events become more often and intensify, the number of people and places exposed to flooding events is likely to grow.
As extreme weather events become more often and intensify, the number of people and places exposed to flooding events is likely to grow. But until now, surprisingly little was known about how floodplain development patterns vary across communities. A new … Read more
Faculty Fellow Sachiko Ozawa serves on expert panel for new report on socioeconomic impact of science and health misinformation
A new report released by the Council of Canadian Academies examines the socioeconomic impacts of science and health misinformation, and describes best practices for identifying and responding to misinformation. CPC Faculty Fellow Sachiko Ozawa, a heath economist and associate professor … Read more
Impact Awards: Two trainees are recognized for their research accomplishments
The UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate School’s Impact Awards are designed to recognize the significance of graduate student research and their contributions to North Carolina in areas of education and economic, physical, social or cultural well-being. This year, two of the eleven … Read more
Falling birth rate not due to less desire to have children
For many parents or would-be parents, the “right time” to have a child may feel increasingly out of reach Birth rates are falling in the United States, but it isn’t because Americans say they want fewer kids. In fact, young … Read more