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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. 

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 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 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. 

Sep 3, 2014

UNC PEMBROKE PROMOTING GREENER TRANSPORTATION

Yet another NC campus is pioneering greener ways to live. 

Jan 2, 2014

COMMUNITY-LED SOLAR INITIATIVES SPREADING ACROSS STATE

Through group purchasing and community education, Solarize programs are hoping to make solar affordable in several NC cities. 

Dec 30, 2013

HOW A FISH CAME TO TEACH SCHOOL

Trout eggs are showing up in classrooms across the state, ready to teach lessons and act as a catalyst for conservation.