Campaign For Clean Air News 2010

High Ozone Levels Found in Seven Piedmont Counties

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:17:00 -0500

SALISBURY – The more than 100 people who attended Thursday evening's presentation at the Center for the Environment facility on the Catawba College campus learned they had something in common: high ozone levels.

What Can You Do to Decrease the Health Risks of Air Pollution?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:12:00 -0500

SALISBURY – After the presentation on the air monitoring study at the Center for the Environment facility Thursday evening, panelists shared ideas on what residents of the seven counties in the study can do to decrease health risks caused by high ozone levels and help improve regional air quality.

North Carolina Ranks 11th in Amount of Toxic Pollutants Emitted into Air

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:04:00 -0500

North Carolina ranks 11^th in the nation in the amount of toxic pollutants emitted into the air, according to a new study by the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), Earthjustice and the Sierra Club. The results of the study were released December 7.

Taylor Clay Products Develops Roof Tile that Cleans the Air

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:18:00 -0500

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 this technology.

Charlotte Getting Electric Cars

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:12:00 -0500

City officials in Charlotte will soon be doing business in electric cars. The Charlotte City Council voted last month to purchase seven all electric Nissan Leaf vehicles. Council members also approved the purchase of one Chevrolet Volt, a hybrid with a gasoline engine that kicks in when the electric battery runs low.

Fuel Efficiency Highlighted at Power of Choice Tour

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:51:00 -0500

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 vehicles – and offering attendees a chance to test drive some models.

Salisbury Family Powers Car with Solar Rays

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:26:00 -0500

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 2 and 3 cents a mile,” Ken Clifton says. “That would mean we could go 250 miles and it would cost us $5.00.”

Energy coordinator makes schools more energy efficient

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:43:00 -0500

By Sarah Campbell

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 the district’s monthly energy consumption. He did all that by hand, drafting his own spreadsheets to keep up with the changes.

More Rebates Available for Class 8 Trucks

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:49:00 -0500

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.

Catawba Energy Corps Intern Gains Valuable Experience at Solar Farm

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:51:00 -0400

For Logan Stephens, the Oct. 10 opening ceremonies for Mayberry Solar in Mount Airy was a proud moment in his new career.