Check out the recent media mentions of sustainability-related programs, practices, people at UNC:
Orange County, UNC Kick Off Energy Project
WCHL 1360-AM (Chapel Hill)
UNC and Orange County are beginning a joint project to convert methane gas from the county landfill into electricity for community buildings. Government and University officials gathered Tuesday at the Solid Waste Administration Offices Building to celebrate construction of the gas collection and flaring system, which will be operational next July. UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp says new energy is a great reason to bring the University and Orange County together.
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Environmental Impact Subject Of Carolina North Mtg
WCHL 1360-AM (Chapel Hill)
UNC and the Town of Chapel Hill are inviting residents to a public meeting on Tuesday concerning the future development of Carolina North. The meeting is designed to explain the US Army Corps of Engineers’ permit process, which the University and the Town will have to complete before the development of Carolina North.
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Lead in water linked to brass plumbing
United Press International
U.S. researchers warn even new buildings' brass plumbing components can create serious lead-in-water health problems that could go undetected. ...Study leader Carolyn Elfland of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and colleagues found high lead levels in water in their new buildings and asked Virginia Tech researchers for help.
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-Thanks to UNC News Services for finding these great stories AND compiling the summaries! You can find more UNC media coverage and stories online at http://uncnews.unc.edu
Orange County, UNC Kick Off Energy Project
WCHL 1360-AM (Chapel Hill)
UNC and Orange County are beginning a joint project to convert methane gas from the county landfill into electricity for community buildings. Government and University officials gathered Tuesday at the Solid Waste Administration Offices Building to celebrate construction of the gas collection and flaring system, which will be operational next July. UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp says new energy is a great reason to bring the University and Orange County together.
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UNC Release:
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Environmental Impact Subject Of Carolina North Mtg
WCHL 1360-AM (Chapel Hill)
UNC and the Town of Chapel Hill are inviting residents to a public meeting on Tuesday concerning the future development of Carolina North. The meeting is designed to explain the US Army Corps of Engineers’ permit process, which the University and the Town will have to complete before the development of Carolina North.
Click here to read more.
Lead in water linked to brass plumbing
United Press International
U.S. researchers warn even new buildings' brass plumbing components can create serious lead-in-water health problems that could go undetected. ...Study leader Carolyn Elfland of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and colleagues found high lead levels in water in their new buildings and asked Virginia Tech researchers for help.
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UNC Release:
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-Thanks to UNC News Services for finding these great stories AND compiling the summaries! You can find more UNC media coverage and stories online at http://uncnews.unc.edu
