Duke Energy and McCrory administration still seeking solution for NC coal ash ponds

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 […]

WCU EcoCATS turn to students to help with their cause

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 […]

Impact of Tuck River cleanup

Western North Carolina is committed to maintaining the serene beauty that the region has to offer. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Tuck River Cleanup, a testament to the support of the community at Western Carolina University. “The Tuck River Cleanup is our yearly rehabilitation effort to maintain the natural beauty of this […]