http://www.eenorthcarolina.org/community.html Stay up to date on the news and resources you need to in creating green, sustainable communities. en-us Copyright 2008 - NC Office of Environmental Education sarah.yelton@ncdenr.gov (Sarah Yelton) 40 http://pdf.wri.org/green-global-recovery.pdf Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:18:00 EST http://pdf.wri.org/green-global-recovery.pdf http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1408262.html By a vote of 7 to 0, the council approved an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow residents to keep up to 10 hens -- no roosters -- in their yards. The city joins Charlotte, Raleigh, New York City and Seattle in a nationwide fashion for "urban chickens." Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:10:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1408262.html http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/02/17/article/anybody_out_there_forbes_says_greensboros_empty To that, suggests City Council member Robbie Perkins, "I think we need to say that they're full of baloney." Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:11:00 EST http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/02/17/article/anybody_out_there_forbes_says_greensboros_empty http://www.wdnweb.com/articles/2009/02/17/news/news02.txt The Washington City Council has turned down a $60,000 grant for the proposed Tar River Nature Park, hoping to negotiate a better deal for the city. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:12:00 EST http://www.wdnweb.com/articles/2009/02/17/news/news02.txt http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/148/story/786814.html The river's lower estuary is closed to shellfishing because of pollution, and the habitat restoration project along with other efforts surrounding the river are aimed at reopening the area for shellfishing. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:35:00 EST http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/148/story/786814.html http://wake.mync.com/site/Wake/news/story/27462/green-morrisville-company-expecting-economic-boost/ Video included Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:36:00 EST http://wake.mync.com/site/Wake/news/story/27462/green-morrisville-company-expecting-economic-boost/ http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200902150015/OPINION03/90212097 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:40:00 EST http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200902150015/OPINION03/90212097 http://www.newsobserver.com/print/saturday/front/story/1405583.html The economic stimulus will send a cash infusion to alternative energy industries in North Carolina Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:41:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/print/saturday/front/story/1405583.html http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090223/NEWS/902220997/1151? As part of Hendersonville’s vision statement in its comprehensive plan draft, the city wants to be known for its success in protecting open spaces and reducing its ecological footprint. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:45:00 EST http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090223/NEWS/902220997/1151? http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/annexation_22833___article.html/property_city.html Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:45:00 EST http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/annexation_22833___article.html/property_city.html http://www.charlotteobserver.com/408/story/551619.html Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:58:00 EST http://www.charlotteobserver.com/408/story/551619.html http://hamptonroads.com/2009/02/outer-banks-parks-look-cut-stimulus-money 66 parks in the National Park Service’s southeast region could get anywhere from $50 million to $100 million from the stimulus plan. The Outer Banks Group has submitted a list of projects for consideration. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:45:00 EST http://hamptonroads.com/2009/02/outer-banks-parks-look-cut-stimulus-money http://www.charlotteobserver.com/406/story/545953.html Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:30:00 EST http://www.charlotteobserver.com/406/story/545953.html http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1411070.html Hikers are ready to compete for state's share of stimulus funds Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:40:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1411070.html http://chatham.mync.com/site/Chatham/news/story/27736/green-is-future-for-nc-community-colleges/ Video Interview with NCCC President Rawls Included Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:50:00 EST http://chatham.mync.com/site/Chatham/news/story/27736/green-is-future-for-nc-community-colleges/ http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090219/ARTICLES/902190306/1004 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:55:00 EST http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090219/ARTICLES/902190306/1004 http://www.newbernsj.com/news/county_44076___article.html/craven_farmers.html This article does a good job of explaining how a VAD Ordinance works. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.newbernsj.com/news/county_44076___article.html/craven_farmers.html http://www.newbernsj.com/news/committee_42644___article.html/county_environmental.html An environmental committee told aldermen that long-term prosperity for [New Bern] and Craven County is tied to a three-tiered mission to go green. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:15:00 EST http://www.newbernsj.com/news/committee_42644___article.html/county_environmental.html http://www.naco.org/CountyNewsTemplate.cfm?template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=29845 Discusses Catawba County regional EcoComplex and Resource Recovery Center and the proposed Camden County Eco-Park Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:35:00 EST http://www.naco.org/CountyNewsTemplate.cfm?template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=29845 http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2008/05/12/editorial1.html European cities show Carolina Thread Trail is a 'must do' for our area Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:20:00 EST http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2008/05/12/editorial1.html http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/06/18/arts/rmondesign25.php?page=1 Note Numbers 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:50:00 EST http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/06/18/arts/rmondesign25.php?page=1 http://www.kresge.org/content/displaycontent.aspx?CID=154 The Environment program includes grants for green planning and facilities capital Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:50:00 EST http://www.kresge.org/content/displaycontent.aspx?CID=154 http://marynewsom.blogspot.com/2009/02/bits-trails-transportation-go-go.html The Carolina Thread Trail project recently got its 100th Resolution of Support -- from the Town of Wingate in Union County. That represents at least one entity from every county within the 15-county footprint. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:50:00 EST http://marynewsom.blogspot.com/2009/02/bits-trails-transportation-go-go.html http://www.tpomag.com/editorial/1245/2009/01 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities joins with its state wildlife federation in a wildlife habitat project at the Irwin Creek treatment plant. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.tpomag.com/editorial/1245/2009/01 http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/24/macromyopia-on-finance-now-planet/ Sailesh Rao proposes that humans might be suffering from the same kind of “macromyopia” that some say afflicted the financial world, but in regard to the global environment. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:02:00 EST http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/24/macromyopia-on-finance-now-planet/ http://www.individual.com/story.php?story=97303979 Orange County Economic Development Commission adds renewable energy specialist. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:44:00 EST http://www.individual.com/story.php?story=97303979 http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=320003 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:15:00 EST http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=320003 http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200903020015/NEWS01/903020316 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:20:00 EST http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200903020015/NEWS01/903020316 http://www.newbernsj.com/news/carolina_43948___article.html/kleckley_region.html Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:30:00 EST http://www.newbernsj.com/news/carolina_43948___article.html/kleckley_region.html http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A307266 Town seeks authority to override homeowners' associations Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:33:00 EST http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A307266 http://www.emagazine.com/view/?4601&src=QHA290 “Shovel-ready” is the key to the Obama Administration’s plan for a rapid flow of money to city public works projects in its effort to stimulate green jobs, green infrastructure and local spending. But is this plan practical? Do cities have “shovel-ready” green projects? Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:40:00 EST http://www.emagazine.com/view/?4601&src=QHA290 http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/editorials/story/1424947.html [Raleigh] will install eight plug-in stations, most of them located in city parking garages, as part of Project Get Ready, a national effort beginning in three cities, including this one, along with Indianapolis and Portland, Ore. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/editorials/story/1424947.html http://tinyurl.com/bg3n4p The goal of the Acres for America program is to offset the footprint of Wal-Mart's domestic facilities on at least an acre-by-acre basis through these acquisitions. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:35:00 EST http://tinyurl.com/bg3n4p http://epa.gov/smartgrowth/2009_sgia_rfa.htm Seeking applications from states, regions and communities that want to develop in ways that reflect the principles of smart growth to meet environmental and other community goals. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:35:00 EST http://epa.gov/smartgrowth/2009_sgia_rfa.htm http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090306/ARTICLES/903061990/1017/NEWS0102? Running under the 3.5-mile approach road to what will be Oak Island’s second bridge are several passageways intended to keep wildlife safe. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:38:00 EST http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090306/ARTICLES/903061990/1017/NEWS0102? http://hamptonroads.com/2009/03/virginia-beach-tries-some-ecofriendly-lights Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EST http://hamptonroads.com/2009/03/virginia-beach-tries-some-ecofriendly-lights http://www.newbernsj.com/news/kinston_44284___article.html/economic_perdue.html A civic leader who has helped guide economic growth in Eastern North Carolina will now advise Gov. Bev Perdue about a range of issues. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:32:00 EST http://www.newbernsj.com/news/kinston_44284___article.html/economic_perdue.html http://www.salisburypost.com//Area/030509-land-for-tomorrow-report North Carolina's land and water conservation trust funds provided more than $545,000 for projects in Rowan County in 2008, according to the annual Green Book report released this week by Land for Tomorrow. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:35:00 EST http://www.salisburypost.com//Area/030509-land-for-tomorrow-report http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/columns/story/1428828.html The $787 billion federal stimulus package will help North Carolina improve its infrastructure and create jobs. And by putting the environment front and center as we build the roads, bridges and waterworks that we need, we can put even more people to work. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:40:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/columns/story/1428828.html http://www.newsobserver.com/print/tuesday/opinion/story/1364729.html Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/print/tuesday/opinion/story/1364729.html http://www.earthportal.org/news/?p=1840 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EST http://www.earthportal.org/news/?p=1840 http://www.dailyadvance.com/news/currituck-could-get-100k-wind-power-grant-473853.html A consortium that includes Currituck County, the Currituck schools, Currituck Cooperative Extension Service and a local business has been nameda finalist for a state grant of up to $100,000 to erect a wind turbine at Jarvisburg Elementary School. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:30:00 EST http://www.dailyadvance.com/news/currituck-could-get-100k-wind-power-grant-473853.html http://www.charlotteobserver.com/breaking/story/583590.html Money from 2 state trust funds falling victim to downturn Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:52:00 EST http://www.charlotteobserver.com/breaking/story/583590.html http://blogs.newsobserver.com/wakewatch/new-urbanist-author-coming-to-downtown-raleigh-on-wednesday The city of Raleigh’s Planning Department is bringing author and land use strategist Christopher Leinberger to town on Wednesday as part of the department’s “Designing a 21st Century City” lecture series. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:00:00 EST http://blogs.newsobserver.com/wakewatch/new-urbanist-author-coming-to-downtown-raleigh-on-wednesday http://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/0782/?q=/courses/0782 The Environmental Finance Center based at the UNC School of Government will offer its second annual course on Paying for Green Government: Financing and Implementing Sustainability Initiatives. Friday, April 24 at the new LEED-Silver Certified Public Utilities Training Center at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant, Raleigh. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EST http://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/0782/?q=/courses/0782 http://www.dailyadvance.com/news/state/nc-entrepreneurs-hope-to-mix-energy-_-and-profits-490324.html Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EST http://www.dailyadvance.com/news/state/nc-entrepreneurs-hope-to-mix-energy-_-and-profits-490324.html http://www.enctoday.com/news/adkin_53741_kfpress__article.html/branch_restoration.html After spending six months restoring his home following Hurricane Floyd's floods during 1999, Henry Dove was willing to contribute part of his property to the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program's Adkin Branch restoration. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EST http://www.enctoday.com/news/adkin_53741_kfpress__article.html/branch_restoration.html http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=321080 Gov. Beverly Perdue’s transfer of $100 million from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund to the general fund sent a shock wave through the ranks of the conservation-minded. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:11:00 EST http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=321080 http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/03/14/article/saving_the_county_s_green_patches_from_urban_sprawl Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:33:00 EST http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/03/14/article/saving_the_county_s_green_patches_from_urban_sprawl http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/columns/story/1441569.html We can do a lot to fix America's energy future and put people back to work by weatherizing light commercial buildings and homes owned by folks of all income levels, including those facing foreclosure, without increasing the national debt. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:39:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/columns/story/1441569.html http://www.charlotteobserver.com/276/story/596124.html Residents whose electric service is provided by the town are eligible for a $400 rebate if they install a high-efficiency heat pump with a rating of 14 SEER or higher. This program also applies to builders with new construction. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:50:00 EST http://www.charlotteobserver.com/276/story/596124.html http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090316/ARTICLES/903164003/1108/OPINION?Title=Editorial-Every-bit-of-green-makes-a-difference If measures introduced by Sens. R.C. Soles and Julia Boseman pass, New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties would have the authority to offer perks to encourage developers to incorporate green into their designs. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:05:00 EST http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090316/ARTICLES/903164003/1108/OPINION?Title=Editorial-Every-bit-of-green-makes-a-difference http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090319/APN/903190507 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:45:00 EST http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090319/APN/903190507 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/03/19/engaged-employees-lead-to-better-environmental-stewardship-better-product-innovation/ “The Engaged Organization,” a new report from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), looked at environmental education at Wal-Mart, Johnson + Johnson, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and others. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:55:00 EST http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/03/19/engaged-employees-lead-to-better-environmental-stewardship-better-product-innovation/ http://chatham.mync.com/site/Chatham/news/story/31920/more-affordable-green-homes-coming-to-chatham-co/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:51:00 EST http://chatham.mync.com/site/Chatham/news/story/31920/more-affordable-green-homes-coming-to-chatham-co/ http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2009/04/13/daily35.html Five Triangle area chambers, including those in Cary, Chapel-Hill/Carrboro, Durham, Morrisville and Raleigh, announced formal partnerships today with the Institute for Sustainable Development on a small business sustainability initiative called Green Plus. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:49:00 EST http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2009/04/13/daily35.html http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090414/APN/904140899 A bipartisan committee formed by the Institute for Emerging Issues at North Carolina State University said the current tax system is outdated and needs to be retooled to reflect an economy that has shifted toward services and technology and away from traditional manufacturing. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:10:00 EST http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090414/APN/904140899 http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/a193caab28eabbc08525759700532a00?OpenDocument EPA-commissioned study shows that environmental education programs had a postive, measurable effect on local air quality. See previous post for link to actual study. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/a193caab28eabbc08525759700532a00?OpenDocument http://www.peecworks.org/PEEC/PEEC_Research/S03CB4BC4-03CB558E Text to "Quantifying a Relationship Between Place-based Learning and Environmental Quality Final Report" Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:59:00 EST http://www.peecworks.org/PEEC/PEEC_Research/S03CB4BC4-03CB558E http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1459960.html Local attractions, including nature centers, parks and musuems, are seeing increases in usage. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:24:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1459960.html http://tinyurl.com/cgdxwq Mon, 04 May 2009 16:48:00 EST http://tinyurl.com/cgdxwq http://tinyurl.com/ccm5ry Southport festival focuses on educating about local natural assets. Tue, 05 May 2009 09:48:00 EST http://tinyurl.com/ccm5ry http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/22/little-acts-on-a-big-planet/ Fri, 08 May 2009 15:48:00 EST http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/22/little-acts-on-a-big-planet/ http://www.enctoday.com/news/city-64077-jdn-sturgeon-flounder.html Fri, 08 May 2009 15:54:00 EST http://www.enctoday.com/news/city-64077-jdn-sturgeon-flounder.html http://blog.nature.org/2009/04/sprawl-inequality-and-climate-change/ By Nature Conservancy Scientist Rob MacDonald Fri, 08 May 2009 15:55:00 EST http://blog.nature.org/2009/04/sprawl-inequality-and-climate-change/ http://www.ncrecovery.gov/News/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?newsItemID=26 Fri, 08 May 2009 14:55:00 EST http://www.ncrecovery.gov/News/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?newsItemID=26 http://www.ncrecovery.gov/News/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?newsItemID=22 Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:00 EST http://www.ncrecovery.gov/News/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?newsItemID=22 http://tinyurl.com/pap62c Tue, 12 May 2009 16:50:00 EST http://tinyurl.com/pap62c http://tinyurl.com/r56f5m New banks are forming that focus on environmentally sustainable projects and practices, such as Shorebank, www.shorebankcorp.com (we are not specifically endorsing Shore bank, just using it as an example). Wed, 13 May 2009 12:31:00 EST http://tinyurl.com/r56f5m http://www.greenbeanchicago.com/south-chicago-leed-neighborhood-development-green-chicago/ Thu, 14 May 2009 09:44:00 EST http://www.greenbeanchicago.com/south-chicago-leed-neighborhood-development-green-chicago/ http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/01/urban-garden-as-sustainable-business/ Thu, 14 May 2009 11:14:00 EST http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/01/urban-garden-as-sustainable-business/ http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/5144816/ Thu, 14 May 2009 11:15:00 EST http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/5144816/ http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/NEWS01/905150333 Ray Anderson, the founder of Georgia-based carpet tile company Interface Inc. has been called the “greenest chief executive in America” after pushing his petroleum-intensive business toward a goal of zero environmental impact by the year 2020. Fri, 15 May 2009 03:40:00 EST http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/NEWS01/905150333 http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/1996/12/16/editorial2.html A little old, but this piece from the Business Journal of Milwaukee is spot on. Kudos to the journal for an archive that dates back to 1996! Fri, 15 May 2009 03:42:00 EST http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/1996/12/16/editorial2.html http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-local_compplan_0514may14,0,4167890.story Interesting article about the use of "Economic Opportunity" Districts in land use planning. "The designation leans heavily on environmental protection and the protection of community character corridors." Fri, 15 May 2009 03:49:00 EST http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-local_compplan_0514may14,0,4167890.story http://www.kauaiworld.com/articles/2009/05/17/business/kauai_business/doc4a0fc0de6dae9470381195.txt Once popular in the 1930s, local currency is seeing a revival as a way to build local economies. For instance, Pittsboro recently relaunched its "Plenty"( http://theplenty.org ) local currency. Mon, 18 May 2009 10:40:00 EST http://www.kauaiworld.com/articles/2009/05/17/business/kauai_business/doc4a0fc0de6dae9470381195.txt http://ncsu.edu/iei/newsroom/2009/5/update.php Thu, 21 May 2009 10:40:00 EST http://ncsu.edu/iei/newsroom/2009/5/update.php http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2009/05/18/story5.html Thu, 21 May 2009 10:42:00 EST http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2009/05/18/story5.html http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/coming-25117-park-riverside.html Thu, 21 May 2009 10:47:00 EST http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/coming-25117-park-riverside.html http://www.charlotteobserver.com/breaking/story/732837.html?story_link=email_msg Thu, 21 May 2009 10:58:00 EST http://www.charlotteobserver.com/breaking/story/732837.html?story_link=email_msg http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/may2009/tc20090519_708295.htm Some places in the U.S. are way ahead in policies to reduce carbon emissions. Here are the seven best spots to start a clean tech company Thu, 21 May 2009 11:58:00 EST http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/may2009/tc20090519_708295.htm http://marynewsom.blogspot.com/2009/05/agriculture-is-new-golf.html "Agriurbia" Subdivisions incorporating gardens and farms instead of gold courses. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:05:00 EST http://marynewsom.blogspot.com/2009/05/agriculture-is-new-golf.html http://www.wdnweb.com/articles/2009/05/29/news/doc4a1f492ad3524558937589.txt Voluntary Ag Districts in Beaufort County Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:11:00 EST http://www.wdnweb.com/articles/2009/05/29/news/doc4a1f492ad3524558937589.txt http://www.thesunnews.com/opinion/story/916797.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:13:00 EST http://www.thesunnews.com/opinion/story/916797.html http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090529/NEWS01/905290329 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:15:00 EST http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090529/NEWS01/905290329 http://www.news-record.com/blog/52580/entry/61253 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:27:00 EST http://www.news-record.com/blog/52580/entry/61253 http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090611/NEWS01/906110343 Clean-energy jobs — such as installing solar panels, building green homes or creating biofuels — grew at a faster pace than traditional jobs in North Carolina over the past decade. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:30:00 EST http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090611/NEWS01/906110343 http://www.nebc.org/content.aspx?pageid=45 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:33:00 EST http://www.nebc.org/content.aspx?pageid=45 http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedFiles/Clean_Economy_Report_Web.pdf Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:36:00 EST http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedFiles/Clean_Economy_Report_Web.pdf http://www.charlotteobserver.com/408/story/792884.html Cabarrus shows innovative leadership in local foods. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:38:00 EST http://www.charlotteobserver.com/408/story/792884.html http://www.prlog.org/10259318 Audubon Environmental Project Honored With Environmental Award Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:43:00 EST http://www.prlog.org/10259318 http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1579582.html Zoos in cities including Cincinnati, St. Louis, Baltimore and Memphis, Tenn., report higher attendance as consumers look for affordable entertainment closer to home. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:45:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1579582.html http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/v-print/story/1536968.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:55:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/v-print/story/1536968.html http://epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-programs/state-and-local/showcase.html EPA is announcing the availability of up to $10 million in "Climate Showcase Communities" grants for local and tribal governments to establish and implement climate change initiatives. EPA requests proposals which create replicable models of sustainable community action, generate cost-effective and persistent greenhouse gas reductions, and improve the environmental, economic, public health, or social conditions in a community. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:57:00 EST http://epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-programs/state-and-local/showcase.html http://www.newsobserver.com/news/chatham/story/1551504.html?story_link=email_msg Chatham County has hired its first director of Sustainable Communities Development to oversee several major county functions. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:04:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/news/chatham/story/1551504.html?story_link=email_msg http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1576442.html MBA students spend 10 weeks advising corporations on saving energy Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:43:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1576442.html http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090623/ARTICLES/906239952 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:39:00 EST http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090623/ARTICLES/906239952 http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1556315.html?story_link=email_msg Veridia, a multi-use, ecologically friendly project, could double town's tax base. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:31:00 EST http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1556315.html?story_link=email_msg http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090705/APF/907050512 When owners of the Empire State Building decided to blanket its towering facade this year with thousands of insulating windows, they were only partly interested in saving energy. They also needed tenants. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:16:00 EST http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090705/APF/907050512 http://hamptonroads.com/2009/07/camden-county-green-business-park-takes-root Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:21:00 EST http://hamptonroads.com/2009/07/camden-county-green-business-park-takes-root Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:11:00 EST Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:11:00 EST Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:11:00 EST