The High Costs of Cannabis
A Booming Industry 33 states have legalized marijuana for recreational and/or medical use. Colorado accrued more than $996 million in...
The Outdoors is Whitewashed
There is a (mostly) unspoken white elitism that exists in the outdoor industry, where gear is astronomically expensive and...
Why We Should Eat Less Meat
There’s no denying it: we are changing our environment, and not for the better. The Earth’s temperature is warming, sea levels everywhere...
The Fight for Indigenous Life
Unsafe drinking water. Air pollution. Toxic heavy metals. These are just some of the environmental dangers associated with climate change...
Beer City's Big Secret
Transcription: Asheville’s nickname is Beer City, a title rightly earned considering the city has over 35 breweries. A study conducted by...
Hog Hell: The Truth About NC's Pork Industry
Risky Business There are nearly as many pigs in North Carolina as there are people. North Carolina is the second-largest pork producer in...
Compost: Cornerstone for Change
If you live in Asheville, you’ve probably seen cafés and restaurants offer a compost bin in addition to the standard trash and recycling...
Biogas: Nature's Energy Solution
What is Biogas? Biogas consists of roughly 60 percent methane, 40 percent carbon dioxide, and a trace of sulfur dioxide (which makes the...
No Environmental Justice for Low-Income Neighborhoods
A History of Poverty and Waste Are low-income neighborhoods created amidst industrial waste sites because those who can afford to move...
