Communicating for Community: Stories for a Better Planet

About this episode

The episode discusses community-based research projects aimed at creating a better future, featuring stories from various locations.

The new season of the Sustainable Carolina podcast kicks off with a special episode, recorded live during a Carolina Engagement Week Panel. From Highlands, North Carolina to the highlands of the Galápagos, Carolina’s communicators have stories to tell. Venture outside the confines of Chapel Hill to learn about the students and faculty conducting community-based research projects for a better future. This episodes discusses light pollution in the Outer Banks, hemlock health in the Appala...

Topics covered

• community-based research
• light pollution
• environmental health
• sustainability
• storytelling

Keywords

• sustainability
• community research
• light pollution
• environmental issues
• Appalachians

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Highlands, North Carolina, Galápagos, Outer Banks, Appalachians

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