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U.S. should lead the world in clean energy technologies, speaker says
Lisa O’Donnell and John Hinton
Media General News Service
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The United States should lead the world in developing “green” – non-polluting and sustainable technologies – to meet the planet’s energy needs, Thomas Friedman said last night at Wake Forest University.
The federal government should establish an “ecosystem for innovation,” Friedman told an audience of more [...]
Goat Patrol Saving Trees
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Sixteen goats roaming around in a wooded area is not something you see every day.
But the furry guys in Hillsborough Thursday are actually helping to save dozens of trees in there.
English Ivy is suffocating a number of trees at Hillsborough’s town hall, so local leaders called on the goat [...]
Chatham Offering Green Rebates
PITTSBORO, N.C.— The Chatham County Board of Commissioners has approved a building rebate program to encourage homeowners and homebuilders to include green building methods to conserve energy, protect natural resources and improve indoor air quality.
For eligible projects, builders and homeowners can receive a rebate for a portion of the [...]
Raleigh Breaks Ground on New Part of Greenway
RALEIGH, N.C. — The City of Raleigh broke ground today to formally begin construction of the Upper Neuse Greenway Trail, the first link of the planned Neuse River Greenway Trail that will extend to the Johnston County line.
The 10-foot-wide asphalt trail will extend eight miles from Falls Lake Dam to the WRAL Soccer Center on [...]
Fayetteville Adds Recycling Carts
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – In the City of Fayetteville’s ongoing efforts to encourage citizens to recycle, the City’s Environmental Services Department has placed recycling carts at City owned buildings and athletic fields.
“A major effort is collecting plastic sports drink and water bottles at the athletic facilities that were not being collected before,” said Jerry Dietzen, Environmental [...]
Opinion: Celebrating the Land
Winston-Salem Journal Editorial
Scarlett O’Hara’s father tells her in Gone with the Wind that land is the only thing worth fighting for because it’s the only thing that lasts. But its natural beauty must be protected. Several groups in North Carolina are fighting to do just that. Now, there are two more important [...]
Perdue Salutes Opening of Green McDonald’s
CARY, N.C. – North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue is offering her congratulations for efforts to bring energy-efficient construction into the mainstream.
Perdue visits a McDonald’s restaurant in Cary on Tuesday which has met standards for environmentally sustainable construction. A spokeswoman says Perdue wants to see the innovations in place at a North Carolina business.
The restaurant uses [...]
Learn How to Make “Greener” Gardens
DURHAM, N.C. – Next month, gardeners interested in learning how to create productive garden beds while protecting Durham’s water quality at the same time will get their chance at a workshop focusing on sustainable garden management techniques.
On Monday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., workshops participants will learn about a wide variety of [...]
Smokies Park Goes Green With New Lab
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) – The new nature laboratory in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been deemed environmentally friendly.
The National Park Service announced its Twin Creeks Science and Education Center received the Gold Level certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
The certification takes into account such factors as [...]
Christmas Trees Used to Prevent NC Beach Erosion
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) – Coastal North Carolina communities are collecting old Christmas trees and sticking them in sand dunes to combat beach erosion.
The Daily News of Jacksonville reported Monday that after stripping the ornaments and untangling the lights, coastal residents can recycle their trees at the Fort Macon State Park. Park officials will stake the [...]
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