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05/07/12 by Juanita Teschner

Rowan, Mecklenburg Air Quality Improves but Still Gets ‘F’

Our air is cleaner, but it’s still not clean enough.

Rowan and Mecklenburg County are no longer listed in the top 25 most ozone-polluted counties in the nation, as they have been in recent years, but both still received a grade of “F” in the recently released American Lung Association (ALA) 2012 State of the Air Report.

04/23/12 by Juanita Teschner

EPA to Award $20 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction

Later this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Diesel Campaign will award approximately $20 million in grants to reduce diesel emissions.

04/23/12 by Kathy Chaffin

Raleigh a National Leader in Promoting Electric Vehicles

When it comes to electric vehicles, Raleigh is not only leading the state of North Carolina. It was one of three cities in the nation selected four years ago to set the trend in preparing for the new mode of transportation.

04/23/12 by Kathy Chaffin

Local Restaurants Make Effort to Serve Local Foods

More and more restaurants in Rowan and Cabarrus counties are making efforts to serve locally grown food.

04/23/12 by Kathy Chaffin

Bread Riot Connects Farmers with People Who Want Local Foods

A Rowan County local food advocacy group helps connect farmers with people who want to buy locally grown food, thereby boosting the local economy and improving air quality by reducing the amount of fuel emissions released when transporting food longer distances.

04/23/12 by Juanita Teschner

Center for Environment Wins N.C. Mobile CARE Award

The Center for the Environment at Catawba College received one of four 2012 N.C. Mobile Clean Air Renewable Energy (CARE) Awards from the N.C. Solar Center/N.C. State University on April 20 at the 9^th Annual Sustainable Energy Conference in Raleigh. The Center’s Campaign for Clean Air was the winner in the Policy/Organization Innovation category.

04/06/12 by Kathy Chaffin

State Receives Grant for Plug-in Electric Vehicles & Charging Stations

North Carolina is one of 16 states to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for plug-in electric vehicles and charging stations.

03/25/12 by Kathy Chaffin

Public Meeting for Those Interested in Promoting Bicycling

Rowan County bicyclists and representatives of agencies or groups interested in promoting bicycling are invited to attend a public meeting in Salisbury March 29 on the proposed Central Park Bicycle Plan, N.C.

03/19/12 by Kathy Chaffin

Wellness Fair: Seniors Express Concern over Air Quality

"If we breathe, it's a concern."

That's what Fran Duggan of southern Cabarrus County had to say about local air quality at the annual Senior Health & Wellness Day on March 14 at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center.

03/19/12 by Kathy Chaffin

Transportation Alternatives: Biking in Salisbury & Rowan

Dan Mikkelson rode a bicycle to Wednesday's Lunch and Learn session at Catawba College "that's older than most of our students," Dr. John Wear said in introducing him.

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