UNC Asheville LEEDs in sustainability for the spring semester
Bailee Harris News Writer bharris4@unca.edu Sustainability efforts on campus are increasing despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to university officials. UNC
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Environmental Center gears up for Greenfest
Alex Massey News Writer rmassey@unca.edu The semi-annual Greenfest, hosted by UNC Asheville’s Office of Sustainability and Student Environmental Center begins
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Local non-profit weeds out invasive plants
Henry McGannon Contributor jmcganno@unca.edu Invasive species grow to be a
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Students spread their roots at red oak planting event
Students were encouraged to take time out of their day to plant acorns that would eventually turn into beautiful oak trees. White oak and red maple saplings will be given to those supporting alumni who contributed to UNCA’s Pisgah Scholars Program.
Read moreUNC systems need to divest endowments
In October 2018, UNCA released a request for proposal seeking an investment manager who has the ability to provide necessary returns on system endowments while incorporating sustainable investing into their investment approach. Such a company would have the capacity to invest the UNC System’s assets in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We applaud the steps that UNC Asheville has taken to bring its investment policies into step with its institutional values, and we hope that UNCMC and the rest of the institutions in the UNC System follow suit shortly.
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Students prepare for Hurricane Florence
Carolinians brace for impact, mentally and physically, as Hurricane Florence reaches land.
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Cigarette butts pollute community rivers
Cigarettes are one of the most common forms of litter on American streets, with environmental impacts ranging beyond secondhand smoke. Cigarettes end up in our rivers and oceans and can take years to decompose. But this variety of litter has received much less discussion and action than others, such as plastic straws.
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UNCA Divest petitions against fossil fuels on campus
UNCA Divest, a student-run group on campus, met with the Endowment Investment Committee at UNC Asheville to discuss the universities’ investments in fossil fuels.
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MountainTrue works to combat non-native species
MountainTrue is leading the charge to fight off non-native invasive species that could otherwise alter Western North Carolina’s ecosystem permanently.
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Experts recommend treating every day as Earth Day
While Earth Day serves as a useful reminder to protect and improve our environment, experts said making an effort on only one day of the year will not be enough to reverse the damage already done.
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