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What to Know Before You Buy Something Online
Ahh, summer. Ten sweet yet short weeks to enjoy some of your favorite traditions. Maybe it’s sipping an ice cold drink on the porch, spending a weekend at the beach, or cooling off with the kids at the pool.
Are You Thinking About Purchasing an Electric Vehicle?
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular as they’ve grown more affordable and available in the United States. EV owners enjoy reduced maintenance and fuel costs, as well as a reduced impact on the environment compared to a typical gasoline-fueled vehicle.
North Carolina Residents Can Now Get an N.C. Government & Heritage Library Card
Attention North Carolina residents, you can now get an N.C. Government & Heritage Library Card! Cardholders can access many research databases online.
A New Reason to Not Eat Raw Cookie Dough
A recent study published by The New England Journal of Medicine has revealed unwanted findings. Although it is a low-moisture food, raw flour can be a vehicle for foodborne pathogens.
‘Stormwater Stroll’ Highlights New Environmental Quality Features in Patton Park
The City of Hendersonville Stormwater Management Program invites the public to take a walk along the ‘Patton Park Stormwater Stroll.’
As Bear Activity Increases, Be BearWise
With fall temperatures falling and bear activity increasing, biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are reminding people to protect themselves and bears by following the six BearWise Basics to reduce potential conflicts.
What Killed the Eagles? EPA Researchers Help Solve 25+ Year Mystery
For the past 27 years, scientists have struggled to understand the cause of unprecedented bald eagle deaths in the southeastern U.S.
Solar Panel Placement Research Reveals Most Productive Locations
The most productive places on Earth for solar power are farmlands, according to an NSF-supported Oregon State University study.
ENERGY STAR Offers Cost-free Verification of Applications
There’s no fee to apply for ENERGY STAR certification, but applications do require review by a professional engineer or a registered architect who is able to verify that energy performance and indoor environmental conditions meet EPA’s standards.
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore wind has the potential to deliver large amounts of clean, renewable energy to fulfill the electrical needs of cities along U.S. coastlines.
A Great Camp in the Great Outdoors
In the late 1800s, it was fashionable for families like the Vanderbilts to have a getaway “great camp” or lodge in the Adirondacks so that they could enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and boating.
What to Know Before You Buy Something Online
Ahh, summer. Ten sweet yet short weeks to enjoy some of your favorite traditions. Maybe it’s sipping an ice cold drink on the porch, spending a weekend at the beach, or cooling off with the kids at the pool.
Are You Thinking About Purchasing an Electric Vehicle?
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular as they’ve grown more affordable and available in the United States. EV owners enjoy reduced maintenance and fuel costs, as well as a reduced impact on the environment compared to a typical gasoline-fueled vehicle.
North Carolina Residents Can Now Get an N.C. Government & Heritage Library Card
Attention North Carolina residents, you can now get an N.C. Government & Heritage Library Card! Cardholders can access many research databases online.
A New Reason to Not Eat Raw Cookie Dough
A recent study published by The New England Journal of Medicine has revealed unwanted findings. Although it is a low-moisture food, raw flour can be a vehicle for foodborne pathogens.
‘Stormwater Stroll’ Highlights New Environmental Quality Features in Patton Park
The City of Hendersonville Stormwater Management Program invites the public to take a walk along the ‘Patton Park Stormwater Stroll.’
As Bear Activity Increases, Be BearWise
With fall temperatures falling and bear activity increasing, biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are reminding people to protect themselves and bears by following the six BearWise Basics to reduce potential conflicts.
What Killed the Eagles? EPA Researchers Help Solve 25+ Year Mystery
For the past 27 years, scientists have struggled to understand the cause of unprecedented bald eagle deaths in the southeastern U.S.
Solar Panel Placement Research Reveals Most Productive Locations
The most productive places on Earth for solar power are farmlands, according to an NSF-supported Oregon State University study.
ENERGY STAR Offers Cost-free Verification of Applications
There’s no fee to apply for ENERGY STAR certification, but applications do require review by a professional engineer or a registered architect who is able to verify that energy performance and indoor environmental conditions meet EPA’s standards.
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore wind has the potential to deliver large amounts of clean, renewable energy to fulfill the electrical needs of cities along U.S. coastlines.
A Great Camp in the Great Outdoors
In the late 1800s, it was fashionable for families like the Vanderbilts to have a getaway “great camp” or lodge in the Adirondacks so that they could enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and boating.