A photo story on abandoned houses by Hunter Bryn and Nicole Roman. We went through Jackson County and explored the back roads and hills in search for houses that have been left behind. The photo story includes half destroyed houses and structures that have been reclaimed by nature. We talked to Jackson Co. Mapping office […]
Green Energy Park Festival celebrates Youth Arts Festival
October 2, 2014 by
Families gathered to enjoy the festivities of arts and crafts created by using methane gas. Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP) hosted their annual Youth Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20 in efforts to popularize the use of clean renewable energy sources for economic and educational purposes. The Youth Arts Festival offered a variety of […]
Fracking in North Carolina – danger to the environment or good for the economy?
September 19, 2014 by
The last public hearing on the N.C. Mining and Energy Commission proposed oil and gas rules that lifts the moratorium on fracking was full with passion, tears and calls for public action to preserve the environment and the clean waters of Western North Carolina. Watch the full report.
Duke Energy and McCrory administration still seeking solution for NC coal ash ponds
May 4, 2014 by
The biggest energy provider in North Carolina, Duke Energy, continues to roll in the news for their problems in the ash ponds around N.C. and Governor McCrory is finally responding, as is Duke Energy. However the response from McCrory is not what the environmental organisations wanted. As Charlotte Observer reported earlier in April, McCrory calls for […]
Earth & Wellness Celebration educates students
April 16, 2014 by
Western Carolina University held its annual Earth & Wellness Celebration on Tuesday, April 15 in the UC Grandroom. There were over 30 booths available to educate on the general aspects of health and wellness for both human bodies and the earth. Most booths were ran by students participating in various programs on campus while Power […]
WCU EcoCATS turn to students to help with their cause
February 20, 2014 by
The Western Carolina University EcoCATS were out in force on the Quad by the fountain this afternoon to gain support for a renewable energy petition as well as spreading awareness for the Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI). Their petition is for Duke Energy, the leading provider of utilities in the WCU area, to put more emphasis […]
