12/07/11 by Juanita Teschner
Taylor Clay Products in Salisbury has developed a concrete roof tile that acts as a catalyst to absorb nitrogen oxides (NOx), which are precursors to air pollution. It is one of the first companies in the nation to use th ...Read More
By Kathy Chaffin
CHARLOTTE -- Ford Motor Company's national “Power of Choice” tour made a stop at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Museum here November 17, highlighting its new fuel-efficient lineup – including a selection of electric vehicl ...Read More
By Juanita Teschner
Ken and Kathryn Clifton of Salisbury are sold on electric cars and solar power.
That combination allows them to run their new Nissan Leaf with sunshine. “If we were buying the electricity to run the car, it would be between ...Read More
11/30/11 by John Wear
Students and prospective students are placing more importance on colleges sustainability record than ever before. Environment Energy, a publishing firm, recently noted that colleges are beginning to see that environmental initia ...Read More
10/12/11 by Kathy Chaffin
Oils from sunflowers and canola will be tested at the new facility to determine which will grow best while producing the best oils for biodiesel fuel.
At one point this summer, 12 students from four universities were doing r ...Read More
SALISBURY – The Center for the Environment at Catawba College is now accepting applications for its 2012 National Environmental Summit for High School Students.
The event, “Redesigning Our Future,” is an intensive experience which i ...Read More
By Sarah Campbell
scampbell@salisburypost.com
Mike Austin became the energy coordinator for the Rowan-Salisbury School System before going green was in style.
When he started the job a decade ago there were no computer programs to help him analyze th ...Read More
More state rebates are available for owners of Class 8, on-road trucks with sleeper berths who installed approved idle reduction devices after Jan. 1, 2009.
The N.C. Division of Air Quality Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)/Idle Reduction ...Read More
North Carolina now has a total of 14,800 jobs in the clean-energy sector. That is an 18 percent increase over the past year, according to a green jobs census released November 10 by the N.C Sustainable Energy Association.
More than 1,000 businesses a ...Read More
By Kathy Chaffin
The Center for the Environment's 15th anniversary celebration on November 10 elicited a host of praise and appreciation for the work of the Center and for those who have brought its mission to life.
Among the 80-plus people at the ce ...Read More
By Emily Ford
eford@salisburypost.com
SALISBURY — For Zach Brincefield and Jimmy Leone, the best thing about the newest section of the Salisbury Greenway isn’t the winding path, picturesque boardwalk or impressive bridge over Jump and Run ...Read More
By Kathy Chaffin
For Logan Stephens, the Oct. 10 opening ceremonies for Mayberry Solar in Mount Airy was a proud moment in his new career.
The 1.2-megawatt solar farm was under development by O2 Energies of Cornelius when Stephens, who graduated from ...Read More
By Kathy Chaffin
A Gas Cap Check and Replacement Event is a great way for organizations and community groups to help people save money and improve local air quality.
One leaking gas cap can release up to 30 gallons of gasoline -- equal to just over $ ...Read More
By Kathy Chaffin - At one point this summer, 12 students from four universities were doing research in the new Catawba County-Appalachian State University Biodiesel Research, Development and Production Facility.
They included undergraduates as well a ...Read More
Catawba earns award for energy efficiency
Catawba College is among 13 Duke Energy customers in five states to receive Duke Energy’s 2011 Power Partner Award. The awards, given since 1992, recognize customers who work with Duke Energy to achieve ...Read More
The Center for the Environment's Campaign for Clean Air has developed a special program within its No Idling Program toolkit to meet several competency goals set by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. The Center is located on the Catawba Colle ...Read More
Recent research confirms that the ozone levels in your backyard are comparable to those around interstates and businesses.
The Center for the Environment's summer air monitoring program, conducted in partnership with Davidson College, showed ozone le ...Read More
By Kathy Chaffin
Two research fellows who helped analyze the samples and data for the summer air monitoring program conducted by the Center for the Environment in partnership with Davidson College say they're grateful for the experience.
The pr ...Read More
By Kathy Chaffin
Ground-level ozone levels are higher in the region this year than they were last year. Hot, dry conditions with light winds, which were especially prevalent during the first week in June, play a significant role in ozone levels.
As o ...Read More
Students in the alternative fuels class at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College are working on converting two vehicles to electric.
The first, a 1983 Ford Ranger, was donated last year by automotive instructor Carl Smith, and t ...Read More
By Emily Ford
eford@salisburypost.com
SALISBURY - Not known as a particularly bicycle-friendly city, Salisbury doesn't have a single bike lane or even share the road signs encouraging motorists to give cyclists some space.
City leaders are ready to c ...Read More
By Tonia Black-Gold
Catawba College wants to achieve climate neutrality by 2030, according to the plan it submitted as a signatory of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. To get there, the institution will h ...Read More
Volunteers with the Center for the Environment's summer air monitoring program in partnership with Davidson College have embraced the collaborative effort.
"I am very interested in connections and collaborations that h ...Read More
