2014

Dec 30, 2014

ASHEVILLE’S GREEN BUSINESS SCENE PROFILED BY FORBES

A slew of new initiatives is promoting green-minded investment in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Dec 29, 2014

OFFSHORE WIND COULD BE CLEAN ENERGY GOLD MINE FOR NC

A new report from Environment North Carolina Research and Policy Center estimates that offshore can produce a third of the state's energy needs, while also creating tens of thousands of well-paying jobs in the state's coastal region. 

Dec 22, 2014

OASIS GROWS IN GREENSBORO FOOD DESERT

Guilford County's City Oasis Project makes healthy, fresh produce more available to residents of the county's many food deserts. The project aims to source produce for their mobile markets from neighborhood gardens and farms, addressing food access in a way that creates more economic oppurtunities for the affected communities. 

Dec 11, 2014

GREENSBORO COMMUNITY HAS OWN SOLUTION TO FOOD DESERT PROBLEM

A community in Northeast Greensboro that has been a food desert for 16 years is set to launch its own cooperative grocery store. The coop will make healthy food more available, provide good jobs for people in the community and keep profits circulating within the local economy. 

Dec 3, 2014

DURHAM CYCLISTS ADVOCATE FOR SAFER STREETS

Durham considers how to stay pedestrian and bike-friendly as the city grows. 

Dec 2, 2014

NFL PLAYER FARMS TO FEED THE HUNGRY

A farm in Louisburg donates the first crops of every harvest to those in need. 

Nov 25, 2014

ACORNS BEGINNING TO REENTER HUMAN DIETS

Although acorns are rarely found on dinner tables today, they have historically been an important part of human diets. Now the search for sustainably grown food and gluten-free flours may have acorns poised to make a comeback. 

Nov 23, 2014

RALEIGH “WAYFINDERS” CREATE ONLINE PEDESTRIAN TOOL

Walk [Your City] is an online tool to promote safe, healthy, and walkable communities. 

Nov 16, 2014

STATE WILL HELP FUND LIGHT RAIL

A draft of governor's transportation plan includes support for the planned light rail connecting Durham and Chapel Hill. 

Nov 13, 2014

PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED ON DURHAM-ORANGE LIGHT RAIL PROJECT

Triangle Transit will host four public workshops next week to provide an update on the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project. Attendees will have an opportunity to comment on a draft of the Environmental Impact Statement, and learn about how public input will be considered going forward.