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HOW BERTIE COUNTY TEENS BUILT A FARMERS MARKET PAVILION

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Aug 1, 2013

TRIAD UNIVERSITIES EXPLORE CHEAPER, CONCENTRATED SOLAR

Concentrated solar power may play a significant role in our energy future. Four NC Universities are teaming up to bring the costs down.

Jul 29, 2013

FROM OLD WAREHOUSE TO HUB FOR GREEN GROWTH

From farmer-friendly produce distribution to sustainable pesticides, a rundown corner of Durham is home to a thriving community of green entrepreneurs.

Jul 24, 2013

COULD COLD-HARDY MUSCADINE GRAPES BE THE DRIVER OF ECONOMIC GROWTH?

Winemaker and grape grower Chuck Blethen is on a mission. He believes that a variety of cold-hardy, native muscadine grapes may be the answer to economic renewal in the mountains.

Jul 22, 2013

CHARLOTTE’S LIGHT RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE BECOMES A MARKETING ASSET

An advertising campaign from Siemens is championing Charlotte's investments in light rail infrastructure.

Jul 11, 2013

MINI-FARMERY NOW OPEN IN DOWNTOWN DURHAM

The innovative urban farm concept now has a real-world prototype operating in downtown Durham.

Jul 11, 2013

HOW SUSTAINABILITY IS SPURRING TRIANGLE BUSINESSES

The Raleigh News and Observer looks at the vibrant sustainable business environment in and around the Triangle.

Jul 8, 2013

HOW RALEIGH EMBRACED THE ELECTRIC CAR

The city of Raleigh has been working hard to support the electric car. Here, one electric vehicle owner explains how that support helped influence their decision to purchase.

Jul 3, 2013

AFRICAN LEADERS TOUR RALEIGH’S GREEN HIGHLIGHTS

Raleigh has been working hard to position itself as a hub for sustainability and innovation. Visitors from across the Globe are coming to see the results.

Jul 1, 2013

OBAMA’S CLIMATE PUSH: NC BUSINESS LEADERS RESPOND

With President Obama making climate change a priority for his second term, we asked NC business leaders to share their thoughts on the President's strategy.

Jun 27, 2013

HOW BERTIE COUNTY TEENS BUILT A FARMERS MARKET PAVILION

When a group of 13 teens in Bertie County, NC, designed, prototyped and built a 2000 square foot pavillion for their hometown farmers' market, they also provided a vision for what the future of education might look like.