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  • inspires cutting-edge research and collaboration.
  • advances understanding of the current and future state of the climate.
  • engages with business, academia, government, and the public to enhance decision making.

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Extreme Heat and Pregnancy

Short-term exposure to extreme heat is associated with mental health problems during pregnancy, according to a new paper from NCICS researcher Dr. Jennifer Runkle and colleagues. The study adds to a large and growing body of evidence documenting the health risks associated with climate change in general and high temperatures in particular.

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NOAA Cooperative Institute Agreement Renewed

Under a new five-year agreement with $95 million in funding for NC State, NCICS will continue hosting NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies.

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Fifth National Climate Assessment

On November 14, 2023, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) released The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). This important report, which advances our understanding of climate change, its impacts on the United States, and efforts to respond to the challenges it presents, is available now at

https://nca2023.globalchange.gov.

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