Category Archives: 1. Environmental News and Issues

Offshore wind turbines at least 5 years away

Posted on February 29, 2012 by | Comments Off

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Published: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 11:54 a.m.

Despite a glowing report from the governor’s Scientific Advisory Panel on Offshore Energy, wind turbines most likely won’t be constructed off the North Carolina coastline for at least another five years, experts say. “It’s not an industry that happens really fast,” said Brian O’Hara, president of the North Carolina Offshore Wind Coalition. “With the permitting and environmental studies that have to take place, the earliest we would see something off our coast is probably in the 2017-2018 time period.”

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Posted in 1. Environmental News and Issues, 8. Energy Efficiency And Energy Alternatives

EARTH FAIR OBX

Posted on February 29, 2012 by | Comments Off

Earth Fair OBX

The first ever Earth Fair OBX will be held at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head on Sunday April, 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.

With its theme, “Keeping the Outer Banks Clean and Green,” the inaugural Earth Fair OBX will provide attendees with education, activities and entertainment throughout the afternoon.

“Events will include a recycled clothing fashion show put on by local students, guest speakers, games and crafts,” said Lydia Courtright, event organizer and pier educator.

One of the crafts will include tie-dying T-shirts that sport a cool Earth Day OBX logo, which was designed by a local artist, she added.

Many area organizations and businesses will be on exhibit to showcase what they are doing to educate, protect and promote sustainability and the environment, Courtright said.

The event is free to the public. For more information, call 252-255-1501, ext. 207.

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Posted in 1. Environmental News and Issues, 7. Living and Eating Green

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Interim Protected Species Management Strategy 2011-2012

Posted on February 6, 2012 by | Comments Off

2011 annual reports on protected species management and annual law enforcement report.
2011 Piping Plover Annual Report2011 Piping Plover Annual Report   (3.4 MB, PDF file)
2011 Sea Turtle Annual Report2011 Sea Turtle Annual Report   (2.1 MB, PDF file)
2011 Seabeach Amaranth Annual Report2011 Seabeach Amaranth Annual Report   (17.5 KB, PDF file)
2011 Colonial Waterbird Summary2011 Colonial Waterbird Summary   (1.4 MB, PDF file)
2011 American Oystercatcher Summary2011 American Oystercatcher Summary   (3.5 MB, PDF file)
2011 Annual Law Enforcement Report2011 Annual Law Enforcement Report   (341.0 KB, PDF file)
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Posted in 1. Environmental News and Issues, 6. Wildlife and Plants

Evolving Truth about Fracking for Natural Gas [Updated]

Posted on February 1, 2012 by | Comments Off

Scientists are speaking out about the risks that fracking may or may not pose to drinking water

By Mark Fischetti  | January 20, 2012 | 54

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Posted in 1. Environmental News and Issues

Authors of Battle for North Carolina’s Coasts to Speak

Posted on January 23, 2012 by | Comments Off
 
Are you fascinated by the Outer Banks?
Curious about how a barrier island works?

Come learn about barrier island dynamics!

A winter evening of discussion and discovery with the authors!

Monday, February 6th
7-9 PM Fessenden Center, Buxton

Tuesday, February 7th
6:30-8:30 PM Dare County Library, Kill Devil Hills

For more information call:
Buxton Village Books 252-995-4240
OR
Kill Devil Hills Library 252-441-4331

Books will be available for purchase and signing on both evenings.


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Posted in 1. Environmental News and Issues, Sea Level Rise