The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Land of Sky Region Council in Asheville, North Carolina is among 20 U.S. communities, including two Indian Tribes, to receive $7.8 million in grants for projects that will reduce greenhouse gases (GHG). The funds will help Climate Showcase Communities increase energy efficiency, saving consumers money and … Read more
Sign up now for the upcoming Organic Growers School Spring Conference that will be held at UNCA on Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6. This year, the OGS is offering over 100 classes and workshops. More than 1,300 farmers, gardeners, activists and consumers are expected to gather for the southeast’s largest sustainable living conference.
Asheville retail sales have grown rapidly in the last 15 years. How does Asheville compare with other North Carolina cities? Does Asheville get back from the state its fair share of the sales taxes it generates? How do those tax dollars get divided up between Buncombe County and Asheville? What is Asheville’s regional economic role, in Western North Carolina?
