2014

Nov 12, 2014

DURHAM-MADE PEDAL/SOLAR HYBRID NOW COMES IN TWO-SEATER OPTION

Organic Transit's new two-seater ELF 2FR makes these efficient, human and solar powered vehicles a good deal more practical. 

Nov 5, 2014

NC-MADE ELECTRIC TRUCK HITS THE STREETS

EV Fleet's electric pickup trucks are now in production. The Charlotte-based company hopes to make 300 per month by early 2015. 

Nov 4, 2014

CHAPEL HILL/CARRBORO SCHOOLS DIVERT 32,940 POUNDS OF TRASH FROM LANDFILL

A sustainability coordinator is leading efforts to save money and reduce the environmental impact of schools in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. 

Oct 30, 2014

STATEWIDE YOUTH SUMMIT TO FOCUS ON CLIMATE JUSTICE

The NC Climate Justice Summit will bring together community leaders of all ages for learning, dialogue, and grassroots empowerment. 

Oct 29, 2014

EX PHILIP MORRIS PLANT BECOMES HOME OF $1BN BATTERY START-UP

If Swiss-based Alevos technology proves viable, it could radically change the energy landscape and bring thousands of jobs to Concord. 

Oct 28, 2014

DURHAM CONSIDERS A FOOD POLICY COUNCIL TO UNITE STAKEHOLDERS

Durham community and advocacy groups are exploring development of a local food policy council to address community needs. 

Oct 23, 2014

NEW INITIATIVE TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD AND IMPROVE SMALL FARM VIABILITY

The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) and the Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA) Two of North Carolina’s largest farmer and local food advocacy organizations have teamed up for a new initiative. The project, called Connect2Direct, will improve access to local food and increase farmers; market sales across the state. 

Oct 20, 2014

STRATA CELEBRATES $1BN INVESTED IN NC SOLAR

With solar power continuing explosive growth in North Carolina, Chapel Hill-based Strata is celebrating a major milestone. 

Oct 14, 2014

CARRBORO BECOMES THIRD BEE CITY USA

The town-wide effort aims to build on Carrboro's existing bee-friendly policies, promoting pollinator conservation. 

Oct 14, 2014

PLANNED DURHAM “AGRIHOOD” BRINGS A FARM-CENTERED MODEL OF SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT

A proposed development north of Durham will offer residents an amenity farm and 140 acres of shared conservation land.