State Climate Office

Jun 18, 2024

Baby, it’s Hot Outside. New Toolkit to Help Reduce Heat-Related Health Problems

the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) has issued a heat action plan toolkit for local governments to help their citizens avoid heat-related injury.

a person is engaged in a video conference with several other people who are pictured on the screen of a laptop

Sep 29, 2021

How (And Why) to Emphasize Listening in Effective Climate Communications

Why talking with people is more beneficial than talking at them.

Sep 22, 2021

Grant Will Fund Climate Resilience Strategies for Frontline Communities in the Carolinas

NC State leads a multi-institutional effort to develop climate resilience solutions in frontline communities in the Carolinas.

NC State's belltower with the rising sun

Jun 17, 2021

Drought Diminishes After Early June Deluges

Has the recent rain put a dent in N.C.'s drought? The State Climate Office explains.

A satellite image of the North Atlantic with 5 active hurricanes on September 14.

Oct 29, 2020

Breaking Down the 2020 Hurricane Season (So Far)

Find out what's behind the surge in storminess during the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.

Nov 21, 2019

Breaking Down the State Climate Office’s 2019-20 Winter Outlook

Find out why you should keep your entire wardrobe, from heavy coats to short sleeves, at the ready this winter.