north carolina

Apr 21, 2015

North Carolina Sustainability Center passes the torch to Poole College’s Sustainability Initiative

The North Carolina Sustainability Center (NCSC) on April 21 officially transferred its role as an online sustainability community to the Sustainability Initiative at the NC State University Poole College of Management which will continue NCSC’s work through its newly launched […]

Mar 4, 2015

NC GreenPower tests new focus on solar for schools & community

NC GreenPower is piloting two new programs that will shift its focus toward development of community solar projects at schools across the state.

Jul 24, 2014

DUCKS UNLIMITED ACHIEVES 100,000 ACRE CONSERVATION GOAL IN NC

From wetlands to woodland, the hunting and conservation organization is celebrating a major milestone in preserving North Carolina wildlife habitat.

Jul 19, 2012

SUSTAINABILITY HELPED ATTRACT BREWERIES TO ASHEVILLE

by Katie Kross Local sustainability factors were important criteria in the decisions of both Sierra Nevada and New Belgium Brewing to locate their new East Coast operations in western NC, according to the magazine Site Selection, which features the breweries […]

May 7, 2012

Why Sustainability is Good for North Carolina’s Economy

In its simplest definition, sustainability—balancing the three pillars of economic, social, and environmental interests—is a hard-not-to-love concept. Who among us doesn’t want a good stable job, a strong and safe community, a comfortable quality of life, and clean.