You hear a lot about climate change when talking about the North Carolina coast, including how sea level rise is leading to flooding and erosion and how warmer oceans are creating stronger hurricanes. But much farther inland, in Stokes County, the warming climate is helping a tiny insect lay waste to a giant tree that is key to much of North Carolina’s mountain habitat.
Watch this video produced by students from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media to learn more.
From the UNC Hussman School of Journalism & Media; lead videographer, video editor, scriptwriter & logistics, Emma Tobin; producer, Jayne Willard; associate producer, Georgia Wieland-Stanford; executive producer, Dr. Tom Linden; additional video courtesy Rob Nelson/USDA.