Green building comes home By Maggie Leslie and Matt Siegel on 03/13/2013 Over the past 12 years the WNC Green Building Council has made considerable strides in expanding the knowledge about […]
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You’ve probably read stories about “hypermilers” getting 80 miles per gallon in regular cars and thought, “Wow, can how you drive really matter that much?” It can, and it also
The hypermile house: Saving energy is easier than you think Read More
For several decades, forest communities and the general public have had growing concerns over the future condition of forests and the long-term sustainability of harvesting and other management activities. To
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The allure of moss begins with an expansive parade of verdant shades — touching our spirits with a sense of serenity. But the benefits are more than sensory. Bryophytes (mosses,
The magical world of mosses: Bryophytes offer beauty, environmental benefits Read More
In 2009, Claus and Debbie Kroeger “were just looking for a cabin in the woods” — preferably a historic one with a little character in its beams. What they found
A cabin in the woods: Green renovation meets historical preservation Read More
The 102-mile plan: Buncombe County leaders recently completed a Greenway Master Plan that, if implemented, will link many communities and projects. Images courtesy of Equinox Environmental. There has been a lot
Haywood Community College: A local leader in sustainability By Mari Fox on 03/13/2013 Photos by Max Cooper More than four years ago, then-Haywood Community College President Rose Johnson signed the 2008
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A load of energy savings By Laura Piraino on 03/13/2013 Did you know that most of the energy used to wash a load of laundry goes into heating the water? Ninety
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Go forward By Laura Piraino on 03/13/2013 Asheville is familiar with accolades. It’s been recognized as the best (or in the top 10) for its happiness quotient, beer, Southern charm, access
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Growing a sustainable food system By Allison Perrett and Charlie Jackson on 03/13/2013 Food is the most basic of human necessities, but it’s easy in our current food system to make
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