In light of the results of seven-county air monitoring study, local leaders are promoting education and awareness as first steps toward dealing with the region's high ozone levels.
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02/09/12 by Kathy Chaffin
People with Energy-efficient Vehicles Find Priority Parking in Rowan, Cabarrus
At least half of the 14 priority parking spaces for low-emitting, fuel-efficient vehicles in front of Building 400 on Rowan-Cabarrus Community College's North Campus in Salisbury are full when classes are in session.
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01/21/12 by Kathy Chaffin
High Ozone Levels Found in Seven Piedmont Counties
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.
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01/21/12 by Kathy Chaffin
What Can You Do to Decrease the Health Risks of Air Pollution?
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.
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12/10/11 by Halley Brantley
North Carolina Ranks 11th in Amount of Toxic Pollutants Emitted into Air
North Carolina ranks 11th 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.
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12/07/11 by Juanita Teschner
Taylor Clay Products Develops Roof Tile that Cleans the Air
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.
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12/01/11 by Kathy Chaffin
Charlotte Getting Electric Cars
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.
11/30/11 by Kathy Chaffin
Fuel Efficiency Highlighted at Power of Choice Tour
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.
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11/30/11 by Juanita Teschner
Salisbury Family Powers Car with Solar Rays
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.”
11/27/11 by Salisbury Post
Energy coordinator makes schools more energy efficient
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.
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