Record #:

22637

Author(s):

Mark Schmerling

Abstract:

Anti-coal activist Emma Greenbaum has long lobbied Duke Energy to close its coal power plant in Asheville. Her efforts are part of a wider movement headed by the Sierra Club's nationwide Beyond Coal campaign.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 2, February 2015, p2, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Coal-fired power plants; Sierra Club--North Carolina; Asheville; Green Energy Movement

Record #:

36564

Author(s):

Figart, Frances

Abstract:

The author defined GMOs’ complexity by examining their crisis inducing potential, illustrated by incidents such as an increase in gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, and infertility. People may counter the crisis by endorsing crop variety, advocating small-scale farmers, increasing local food production and consumption, and decreasing fertilizer use. Until the crisis passes, the author recommended avoiding GMOs by growing foods and purchasing certified organic foods. As for the difference between non-GMO and organic, Figart noted organic foods do not contain GMOs and are not exposed to pesticides.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 2, February 2015, p52-53 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Genetically Modified Organisms; Sustainability ; Non-GMO foods; Allergies; Gastrointestinal disorders; Organic foods ; Pesticides--Health aspects; Pesticides--Environmental aspects

Record #:

36565

Author(s):

Abstract:

Conquistador Juan Pardo intended to offer Spain a land route from the Appalachia to Mexico, where the country had established silver mines. The threat of Indian attacks at the Great Smokies’ slopes in Tennessee prompted Pardo to abandon the mission and his three forts. The accompanying image of a map created during the time period illustrates the land area representing the present day Southeastern states where Pardo conducted his two expeditions.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 2, February 2015, p89 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Explorers; Pardo, Juan; Appalachian Mountains, Southern; Mines and mineral resources; Native Americans- North Carolina; Forts

Record #:

36566

Author(s):

Tosetti, Cappy

Abstract:

Offering haven is a nonprofit currently housing 58 wolfdogs coming from animal control agencies, closed breeding facilities, and separation from owners because of divorce or death. Opened in 2002, it offers education and outreach for wolfdogs through the support of a fully- volunteer staff, donors, and programs such as MANNA Foodbank and Carolina Bison.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 2, February 2015, p82-83 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Animal sanctuaries; Carolina Bison Company; Food banks; Volunteerism; Nonprofit organizations; Wolfdogs