Do you personally believe economic development is more important, equally as important, or less important than environmental protection? More Important 27% Equally as Important 59% Less Important 11% Not Sure 3% A new poll of N.C. voters seems to offer a warning to state legislators and the new governor as…
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Commentary: Rolling the Dice Offshore
…United States, and it’s a real pity that we aren’t putting all our home-grown human energy and economic development resources into working to better tap the economic potential of our clean natural assets that are capable of making our existing coastal economy grow and prosper. Our political leaders were united…
Bill would fund efforts to support growing shellfish industry
…impact on the state’s rural economic development is also meaningful and expanding every year. A lot of us grow oysters in areas that are not a great place to make a living, and it’s really impacting the local economies in a positive way,” said Matteo. He told the committee that…
NC, UK sign deal to transition to clean energy economy
…will deepen economic and cultural ties with the United Kingdom to create new opportunities for trade and economic development as we transition to a clean energy economy,” said Cooper in a statement. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to tackling climate change, deploying clean energy technologies, creating jobs and promoting environmental…
In Praise of the Humble Oyster
…way. Oyster evangelists are spreading the word about how new aquaculture techniques, marketing ideas and state and private investment in North Carolina’s shellfish resources could lead to an unusual pairing of economic development and environmental improvement. Oyster Website Launched The N.C. Coastal Federation recently launched a website intended to connect…
Wind Moratorium’s Economic Toll In Focus
…on private land owned by timber company Weyerhaeuser. Clegg said the wind project would have provided much-needed economic development in the coastal county, one of the poorest in the state, adding about $300,000 to the tax base. The developer, RES Americas, is apparently no longer interested in Tyrrell County. “We…
Clean Energy Plan Target Attainable: Study
…it,” she explained. Another key finding is that offshore wind requirements are projected to increase the cost of clean energy standards but could drive economic development in supply chains and maritime trades. Economic opportunities related to offshore wind were not studied for this report. However, another recent study projects nearly…
Ports presentation on NC Towers agenda
…NC Towers, advises Gov. Roy Cooper and policymakers on advancing offshore wind energy development and its associated economic development and job creation for the state. State Ports Authority Executive Director Brian Clark, one of 28 task force members, is first up on the agenda for the meeting set for 9:30…
Governor reestablishes Andrea Harris Equity Task Force
…The Cooper administration established the Andrea Harris Social, Economic, Environmental, and Health Equity Task Force to address the social, environmental, economic, and health disparities in communities of color disproportionally impacted by COVID-19. “A talented, educated and diverse workforce is one of North Carolina’s greatest strengths and it’s important for us…
NC joins pact to cover offshore wind-related fisheries losses
…a payment to the fisherman based on that claim,” she said. North Carolina last month became the 11th state to join the project, one of several headed by SIOW. North Carolina Assistant Secretary for Clean Energy Economic Development Jennifer Mundt said in an emailed statement that the regional initiative “will…
Grant could spur coastal eco-tech hub similar to Triangle
…engaged and regional economies strengthened. Halanych explained that the eco-tech grant is a byproduct of the National Science Foundation’s new directive expanding basic science and discovery to applied science, economic and workforce development. Called the NSF Engines Program, he said, its goal is to drive workforce development by “use-inspired” innovations….
Why the Federation Is Opposed to Drilling Off N.C.
…elsewhere in the country is dogged by failed claims of economic prosperity and environmental stewardship. Tainted coastal waters, disruptions of recreational and commercial fishing and inequitable distribution of economic benefits result in an ugly legacy for oil and gas development. The N.C. coast is still at a crossroads when it…