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Dec 18, 2019

Home Depot’s Jarvis Pushes Practicality in MBA 582 Guest Lecture

Home Depot Chief Sustainability Officer Ron Jarvis gave a no-frills lecture about accomplishing corporate sustainability objectives in Jessica Thomas’ MBA 582: Sustainability and Business course Oct. 30 at Nelson Hall. 

Jan 20, 2015

SEWAGE SPILL RUINS ENO RIVER ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS

Repairs may reach $100,000 to clean up the Eno River Association's offices after a disastrous sewage failure. 

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. 

Jul 28, 2014

TRIBE OPENS NATIVE PLANT NURSERY

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is celebrating the opening of a cutting-edge, environmentally-friendly plant nursery to support its conservation efforts. 

Feb 13, 2014

IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, A REMINDER THAT RESILIENCE MATTERS

Efficiency and clean energy are one thing. But what about homes that need almost no energy to stay warm? 

Feb 10, 2014

RALEIGH-BASED ACCELERATOR INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING & SUPPORT

Would-be sustainable entrepreneurs are being invited to apply to the Cherokee-McDonough Challenge. 

Jan 23, 2014

SMITH SEAL OF NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS: NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN

Businesses and organizations pursuing sustainability deserve to be recognized. This award, organized by the Greater Raleigh Chamber, seeks to do just that. 

Jan 22, 2014

EXPEDITION ENCOURAGES BETTER ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING

To report on something, a journalist first has to understand it. An upcoming expedition aims to educate journalists on some of the crucial environmental issues of our time. 

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. 

Dec 10, 2013

CITY OF RALEIGH 2014: ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS

Cast your vote now for your favorite environmental leaders in our state's capital.