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Western Carolinian Volume 69 Number 12

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Western North Carolina is fuming with environmental issues by Joshua Acevedo * WCnewsmagazine A beautiful and serene mountain retreatwhen most students applied to WCU, this is the only thought that came to mind when choosing the right location. Mountain tops on which to ski, paths to ride ones bicycle or the simple peacefulness of a college with few students and cheap tuition are all things that lure both students and non-students to this region. Breathtaking as it is, your college and area need your heip! Western Carolina is suffering problems that may be reduced only if you choose to read this article, understand the facts defined and implement the recommended alterations. Air pollution is one concern when dealing with this region. According to the division of Air Quality for the State of North Carolina, as of Feb. 15, the ozone of this region is deemed to be that of good with a parts per million (ppm) measurement of ozone, whereas the particular matter level at 16.9 g/m3 is rated as being moderate. These numbers may be confusing but simply mean that, as of right now, the ozone amount and particular matter, being that of a mixture of tiny solids and liquid droplets suspended in air, is rated to be satisfactory-to-good though their amounts are becoming of larger quantity. Although data would indicate this region to be that of fresher air, it has been brought to my attention that, on the contrary, this region contains possibly the worst air quality in NC. is this all our fault? No. instead, it is a major result of coal burning factories in Tennessee and other bordering states. The result of such pollution entering our state is grave. According to Dr. Clay Ballantine, a local physician in Asheville, air pollution is causing health problems in both Asheville and neighboring cities. Health problems that Asheville suffers the most include emphysema and pneumonia. Tourists have even reported having been sent packing, due to asthma problems they incurred while visiting Asheville. In order to help reverse these negative effects, there are many measures that may be done. Leaving ones car parked and choosing to carpool, walk or ride the local shuttle bus are good actions that may be done to help and preserve the attractiveness of this region on an individual scale. On a larger scale, petitions must be made to convert coal factories to using other forms of energy, while also forcing the Bush administration to strengthen its now lax polices that allow out-of-state pollution to counteract the states efforts to clean up the air of Asheville and other cities. The use of automobiles and the burning of coal are the two major sources or causes of a type of air pollution known as acid rain. It is the combination of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide into the air that is emitted through these two actions that cause acid both in gaseous and solid form to fall in the precipitation of either rain, hail, sleet, fog or snow. How can we stop this? Simple, reduce emissions of these dangerous pollutants. In many NC counties, and other states alike, cars are required to pass an emissions inspection. Jackson County is not one of these counties. The result is the unnecessary continued driving of big trucks and other ridiculously sized vehicles that pollute the air we breathe and the water we drink. Ecotourism and the need to lure residents to inhabit this region are other issues of concern. A_ subject pertaining to this is that of the Roadless Rule. Enacted on Jan. 12, 2001, it was created to preserve and protect the last wild and intact 58.5 million acres of National Forests from road construction, logging, drilling and mining. However, in July of last year the Bush administration proposed to repeal the Roadless Rule. if this proposal were to take affect, then millions of acres of our last wild forests will be at risk. Although the Appalachian Mountains are not on such alist, it will not be long before timber companies require more land to sustain their own profits. Are we going to sit while our community is ripped apart by chainsaws and such ignorant proposals? No, we are going to research more on this Roadless Rule and petition to keep it intact to preserve our way Of life. Your school and community need your help. Will you rise to the challenge and help in efforts to clean up our air and reduce pollution, or will you simply ignore the problems and continue driving your big trucks around town and driving cars to and from classes? Leeal busines: WCnewsmagazine part to help the environment 5 by Hannah Bruhn Wenewsmagazine With the news we often hear about the environment, it's easy to think that no one is doing anything to help. However, this is not always the truth. Many local businesses are working to protect the environment. Jeannette Evans, owner of the Mad Batter Bakeshop and Caf, genuinely cares about the environment. She often rides her bike to work and is part of the Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River. She takes water samples from the Caney Fork and the Cullowhee Creek. Once a month, the group that composes WATR gets together to measure for sedimentation in the Tuckasegee. The Mad Batter is also part of the Sustainable Business Community and supports the Catamount Travel Card. With this card, a person can receive rewards from certain businesses for riding the Jackson County bus. This love of the environment carries over into the operation of the Mad Batter. The food offered is completely vegetarian and contains organic ingredients. Organic spritzers and juices are offered, and Evans pays a premium for organic coffee, so that the premium is passed to the actual growers. Coffee cups are made from recycled paper and if someone brings their own cup (within reason regarding size), coffee is only a dollar. A person can also buy their coffee in a ceramic cup, and soy milk is set out for use in the coffee. Any food that is left at the end of the day either goes to a friends chicken farm or into a composter. The composter requires carbon to function correctly, so Evans uses paper and other in-house products to provide the carbon. She also likes to keep students informed of environmental issues, but checks her information for accuracy and tries to avoid the sky is falling mentality. She believes it is important to focus on the point of protecting the environment and not get confused in the means. She emphasizes that, in the recycling slogan, reduce and reuse come before recycle. She tries to apply all of these convictions to the management of the Mad Batter. Another local business that cares about the environment and tries to incorporate that value into the business is Momma Goldberg's Deli. To help the environment, they avoid using Styrofoam and recycle all their boxes. They are also one of few establishments that uses plastic cups. They began using plastic cups when approached by their paper products provider with the idea. Jason DeMent, owner of Momma Goldberg's in Cullowhee, pointed out that this allows people to save their cups and use them again rather than simply creating more trash. The only trash their customers have to throw away is the tin foil used for their sandwiches and bags for chips. The whole emphasis at Momma Goldberg's is the reduction of trash. We're very conscientious about what we do, DeMent remarked. We love this area and we want to take care of it. Truly we do have a community that cares about the environment and tries to make a positive change.

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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
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  - Date original: 2005-03-15
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  - Dimension: 12.5" x 11.25"
  - Pages: 32
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  - Jackson County (N.C.)
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  - HL_WesternCarolinian_2005-03-15_Vol69_No12
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  - Western Carolina University Hunter Library

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