UNC removing asbestos in Mitchell Hall highlights student concerns
As the first public University in the nation, UNC faces challenges concerning the deterioration of buildings that have been standing for decades. Asbestos signs in Mitchell Hall have not only exposed this decay, but have also stirred concern among some students and faculty, who are concerned with the potential health risks. Sarah Linville, a junior […]
TruSens Air Purifiers Are Up to 53% Off Just in Time for Spring
Even though it’s not officially spring yet, your allergies may already be kicking in. And if that seemingly permanent tickle in your nose and throat is already driving you crazy, we might recommend getting yourself an air purifier. Now, we’re no doctors, but according to a medically reviewed article by WebMD, HEPA (or high-efficiency particulate […]
EPA Announces Nearly $200 Million to Address Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas
March 6, 2023 DALLAS, TEXAS (March 6th, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $199,701,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. This investment, will be made available to communities as grants through […]
EPA Reaches Settlement with Ashtabula, Ohio Company for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations
March 6, 2023 Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Huntsman Advanced Materials LLC of Ashtabula, Ohio to resolve alleged violations of its Clean Water Act permit limits for pollutant discharges. Pollutants including chlorine, mercury and E. coli were discharged into the Diamond Shamrock tributary which flows to Fields Brook and the Ashtabula […]
Biden Judge Upholds EPA Anti-Pollution Rule Against Power Companies’ Challenge
Judge Michelle Childs, nominated by President Biden to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, wrote a unanimous decision that rejected a challenge by a group of power companies to EPA rules requiring power plants to cut pollution they create that blows across state lines and degrades air quality. The March 2023 decision […]
Noble House Hotels & Resorts Announces Green Seal Certification Initiative
Noble House Hotels & Resorts — the family-owned boutique hotel brand with a carefully curated collection of 25 hotels, resorts, and experiences across North America — has partnered with Green Seal and applied for certification for 13 of its properties, continuing its sustainability efforts. Noble House Hotels & Resorts is deeply committed to protecting and […]
Dept. of Energy offers $22 million for energy efficiency and building electrification upgrades
The Buildings Upgrade Prize (Buildings UP) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy is offering more than $22 million in cash prizes and technical assistance to teams across America. Prize recipients will be selected based on their ideas to accelerate widespread, equitable energy efficiency and building electrification upgrades. In Phase 1 of Buildings UP, teams […]
Madison nonprofit breaks ground on affordable home replacement program
MARSHALL – The lack of affordable housing has been an issue in Western North Carolina for years, as many Madison County residents struggle to make ends meet while rent prices soar. But one Madison County nonprofit organization is doing its best to ensure county residents can stay in safe, stable, affordable homes. Community Housing Coalition […]
Meet the 16-year-old behind two climate bills in the Connecticut General Assembly – Hartford Courant
While most 16-year-olds are looking to get their license, Bobby Callagy is looking to change public policy. The junior from Darien co-authored two bills in the General Assembly’s Environment Committee that would declare a climate emergency in Connecticut and transform plastic labeling to make recycling easier. Callagy is using his experience in the state legislature […]
Francis Koster: Are we treating our kids like we love them? – Salisbury Post
Francis Koster: Are we treating our kids like we love them? Published 12:00 am Sunday, March 5, 2023 When adjusted for inflation, North Carolina funding per student has declined 10% since 2008.[i] According to a report just issued by EducationNC,[ii] North Carolina schools now rank 48th among the 50 states in funding per student. […]