innovation

Mar 6, 2014

BUILDING A CROWDFUNDED LIBRARY OF FARMER INNOVATION

Farmers are natural innovators, but there's no reason they should each have to start from scratch. A Pittsboro non-profit is hoping to build an online library of farmer innovations for others to learn from.

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.

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.

Nov 26, 2013

A GREEN-BUILT MCDONALD’S SHIFTS THE FAST FOOD PARADIGM

A sustainably designed McDonald’s in Cary strives for LEED Gold, and altered perceptions.

Nov 7, 2013

HOW A RALEIGH-BASED ACCELERATOR IS NURTURING DISRUPTIVE NEW IDEAS

From waterless toilets to home energy efficiency solutions, the Cherokee-McDonough Challenge nurtures innovative green start-ups. Dr Christopher Wedding of Cherokee Investments makes the case for why this matters.

Nov 4, 2013

UNCC TEAM CREATES AWARD-WINNING NET ZERO ENERGY HOME

A net-zero energy house provides an innovative approach to urban revitalization, and wins awards at the Solar Decathlon in the process.

Oct 31, 2013

EXPLORING CLIMATE RESILIENCE FOR THE CAROLINAS

A changing climate demands we build resiliency into our businesses and communities. The Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference is providing a platform to explore how we do that.

Oct 20, 2013

UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL INNOVATION ACROSS OUR STATE

A new report sets out to better understand the needs of organizations attempting to innovate.