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Sustain Charlotte This morning Sustain Charlotte met with Charlotte's new mayor, Anthony Foxx, and Assistant City Attorney Rob Phocas. We are thankful that Mayor Foxx has an open ear and interest in local sustainability issues.
Sustain Charlotte Great news today about how we may be able to work with our neighbors to help reduce Charlotte's carbon footprint -- if the City Council approves the proposal tonight and the federal agreement agrees to give us the $6.5 million we are requesting. A very innovative idea!
www.charlotteobserver.com
Want to share an electric mower with your neighbor? Plant more shade trees? Install a drinking fountain or bench at the corner bus stop to make public transit a little more appealing?
Sustain Charlotte
As promised during his campaign, Anthony Foxx has announced that his first act as Charlotte mayor will be to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.
More than a dozen N.C. cities have joined the campaign against global warming. By signing, the communities pledge to work toward cutting emissions of greenhouse ...gases to pre-1990 levels. Foxx said he will put Charlotte on board "with the stroke of a pen."
This early announcement affirms our belief at SustainCharlotte that Anthony Foxx will continue to be a leader on sustainability and we look forward to working with him once he takes office on December 7.
www.charlotteobserver.com
Anthony Foxx said his first act as Charlotte mayor will be to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which incumbent Republican Pat McCrory refused to do.
Sustain Charlotte SustainCharlotte is mentioned in CharlotteViewpoint Magazine as an "innovative grassroots organization" and a "promising sign that we are using this [pivotal] time to exponentially enhance our community intelligence and build the soft infrastructure that will position us to thrive." Read full article here...
www.charlotteviewpoint.com
Mark Peres is founder and publisher of Charlotte ViewPoint. He is an Assistant Professor in the School of Arts & Sciences at Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte Campus, teaching courses on leadership and business ethics. ...
Sustain Charlotte
JOB ALERT!
Recycling & Waste Reduction - Environmental Specialist
SALARY RANGE: $36,344 to $47,701.50
Mecklenburg County is seeking an Environmental Specialist in the Solid Waste Section. The candidate will perform technical and investigative work, involving the enforcement of various codes and regulations in order to pro...tect public health, safety and the environment. The primary job responsibilities include enforcing recycling in Mecklenburg County though site inspections of business and industrial settings.
This is an entry level position that will benefit from a combination of environmental training and experience that affords the candidate with knowledge of assessment techniques, interpersonal skills, communication skills, diplomacy and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or related field, preferably supplemented by one year of experience , which can be obtained through an internship; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Driver's License required.
Submit an on-line application at www.charmeck.org, job opening No. 4698.
www.charmeck.org
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Sustain Charlotte
SustainCharlotte endorses Anthony Foxx for Mayor of Charlotte for his strong commitment to all three of the issues we believe are critical for our city’s future: greater environmental sustainability, social equity, and economic prosperity.
As stated on his website, Foxx has an impressive environmental record as the Ci...ty Council’s first Environmental Committee Chair as well as a clear vision of how we can solve our pressing environmental problems (see link).
Foxx has also made increased social equity a pillar of his public life as well as his quest to lead this city, which is embodied in his campaign slogan: “ONE CHARLOTTE, ONE FUTURE.” Foxx understands that economic opportunities and quality of life vary vastly from one part of Charlotte to the next, despite the prosperity our city has experienced in recent years as a whole. Having lived his entire life in our community gives him unique insights as to what has caused these disparities and how to address them.
Finally, Foxx has shown a nuanced understanding of our local economy and crafted a bold vision for how we can adapt to the shock we have been dealt with the decline in the financial services industry. Like all good leaders Foxx sees opportunity in this time of crisis and realizes that greening our economy by attracting green businesses and training our youth in this fast-growing field is critical to restoring our economic strength.
anthonyfoxx.com
While the growth of Charlotte has been positive in many ways it has put new pressure on our local natural resources – our land, our water, and our air – that together influence our quality of life, as well as our economy. ...
Sustain Charlotte On Saturday people in 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history. At over 5,200 events around the world, from Antarctica to the Congo ordinary people gathered to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis. Here in Charlotte, people came ...together at Midwood Park, infusing the phrase "think global, act local" with true meaning. These local heroes are pictured below.
Sustain Charlotte SustainCharlotte is a nonprofit organization committed to creating a more economically prosperous, socially equitable, and environmentally sustainable Charlotte.
Sustain Charlotte Spend some time outside today, if you can. All across Charlotte our trees are bursting with color.
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