Community Forum for Stuart: Let Your Voice Be Heard

Many of you have expressed concern and outrage about the recent sentencing of Asheville GO member Stuart Peterson and are wondering what can be done to support Stuart or influence the court's decision on this and future cases.
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Workforce training and development takes center stage as the Nauhaus Institute welcomes Asheville GO

Eight weeks into the construction process, the Nauhaus Institute grows its army of volunteers, welcoming the Asheville Green Opportunities Training Team (Asheville GO) to experience and learn about the broad spectrum of materials and techniques being used in the Nauhaus prototype. Organizers created this work day and learning tour as a first step in developing a high performance, natural building craftsmen training program that will support the recruitment efforts of the Nauhaus Building system.
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The PERMIBUS Arrives in Asheville!

~Asheville Green Opportunities Presents a Family-Friendly Event~Wednesday, November 18 from 3-5pm Come one, come all! @ Burton St Community Center 134 Burton St, West AVL FREE (donations accepted)~ ~ ~-biofuel powered bus with solar and greywater systems~3pm puppet show for kids of all ages; bus tour4pm  chicken informational; seed ball making See sustainability on wheels! More info at www.permibus.org Presented by Asheville Green Opportunities with 21st Century Community Learning Centers and Burton Street Community Center
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Red Cross Energy Audit

Asheville's Red Cross staff are top of the line when it comes to saving lives, but when it came time to save money on their energy bill, they found that they had a lot of room for improvement. The GO Team worked with Conservation Pros to perform an energy audit on the Red Cross building and find ways to lower their overall energy consumption. This was our first time working in this field and that made it a pretty interesting week for us.
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Scraper Bikes: “Bike 4 Life Ride”

Born in the streets of Oakland, scraper bikes first gained attention as a trend in bicycle customization that spread with viral speed, thanks to YouTube. Since the Scraper Bike video debuted two years ago, they've become much more: a practical means of greening urban space, a social movement, and a rallying point for young people organizing against violence in their communities. Tyrone "Baby Champ" Stevenson, who styles himself the Scraper Bike King, says the first scraper bikes were created by Oakland teens who coveted, but could not afford, scraper cars --...

A Typical Friday...

On Oct. 16th the Asheville Go Team met with Accem Scott of Green Brothers at the AB Tech Enka Campus. There we gathered around to listen as he spoke on solar technology and the potential it has to benifit our lives, and more importantly, the health of the Earth.
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350: International Day of Action

Why 350?Because scientists are telling us that 350 parts per million (ppm) is the maximum amount of atmospheric CO2 that would enable Earth to be a safe home for humans, not to mention all our non-human cohabitants. Right now we're at 387 ppm. Where's the Action?All over the globe, individuals and organizations are taking part in this October 24 day of service in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions. Some people are working to change legislation, some are developing public awareness, and others are volunteering at myriad service projects in their communities....
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Press Release: Green Opportunities and Conservation Pros Team Up for the American Red Cross

See below or click on "Read more" to download the flyer.
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Wilderness Retreat

"The trip brought the group a little closer. Climbing up on that mountain made me realize that if want to, I can be successful in any challenge." Asheville GO Member, Kelvin Bonilla
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Energy Team Weatherizes First Home of the Season

The GO Energy Team is currently working with Community Action Opportunities to weatherize sixty homes in the West Asheville "Weed and Seed" area. Our goal is to help people on fixed incomes lower their energy bills and maximize their comfort while reducing overall energy use and CO2 emissions.
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Van Jones Asks Supporters to Promote Green Jobs

The following message was sent on Tuesday by Van Jones to his supporters and friends. For those of you who are unfamiliar with his work, Jones is a leading figure in the green movement and in the fight for environmental justice. He is the founder of Green for All -an organization that continually inspires all of us at GO- which defines itself as "a national organization working to build an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty." He also co-founded Color of Change, an organization committed to bringing about racial...
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NYTimes Reports on Toxic Water in West Virginia

Jennifer Hall-Massey knows not to drink the tap water in her home near Charleston, W.Va. In fact, her entire family tries to avoid any contact with the water. Her youngest son has scabs on his arms, legs and chest where the bathwater — polluted with lead, nickel and other heavy metals — caused painful rashes. Many of his brother’s teeth were capped to replace enamel that was eaten away.

We Are Appalachia: Take a Stand Against Mountaintop Removal

All next week artists, activists, and educators will come together to expose the truth about mountaintop removal. Come learn about the atrocity that is destroying our biodiverse landscape for the sake of coal. According to collaborative artists The Beehive Collective, "Every day, mountaintop removal mines use more explosive power than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Mining companies are clear-cutting thousands of acres of some of the world's most biologically diverse forests. They're burying biologically crucial headwaters streams with blasting...
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Green the Block

President Obama has called upon all Americans to participate in our nation's recovery and renewal by serving in our communities on September 11, 2009, National Service Day, as part of the United We Serve initiative. See what Green for All has come up with to do its part.

Press Release, Twestival Local Asheville 2009

In February, people from all over the world joined together for Twestival and community by community raised over $250,000 for 55 different clean drinking water projects. All of this was organized using Twitter, the social networking tool where “micro-bloggers” post “tweets” in 140 characters or less. Twestival Asheville raised three times the international average. This weekend, cities all over the world are participating in Twestival Local and the international event promises to be even better, with the hopes of raising one million dollars in one...
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You're Invited to the "Clean Water for NC" Anniversary Party

Here's their invitation: Clean Water for North Carolina, founded in 1984 (as Clean Water Fund of NC) to work with communities for clean water, air and environmental justice, is celebrating our 25th Birthday and we want YOU to join us for an afternoon of fun, food, music, inspiration and thanks for new and old members, staff, and supporters! CWFNC 25th Anniversary CelebrationSaturday, September 19th 1:30 to 5:00 PMBurton St. Recreation Center134 Burton St. Asheville The fabulous Fruit of Labor Singing Ensemble of Black Workers for Justice and...
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Save the Date for the West Asheville Garden Stroll

Get yourself to the West Asheville Library at 10:30 on September 12 and parade through the west side of town for a tour of your neighbors' bountiful gardens. Follow the link to read the flyer.
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Thank you, Allegra Print and Imaging!

Allegra Print and Imaging has given us a generous donation of $1000 in free printing. As part of the FootPRINT fund, they have awarded $10,000 to local non-profits for the last five years, with the intention of supporting the communities they serve. Some other recipients this year include Asheville Pregnancy Support Services, Arts for Life, Asheville Humane Society, League of Women Voters, and Western Carolina Rescue Ministries. Allegra Print and Imaging offers a myriad of high-quality services, including digital printing, marketing services, graphic design, and...
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Save a Bag for GO

Here's another great way to save the planet while supporting your favorite non-profit...at no cost to you! GO has been selected to be a friend of Earth Fare for the entire month of September. That means that every time you bring your own bag instead of using a new paper or plastic one, Earth Fare will donate five cents to Green Opportunities. A great place to shop, this southern company aspires to promote healthy living by selling an array of organic, local, non-GMO, and fair trade foods. Thanks, Earth Fare, for your support! Shop at either of their locations, at...
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DIY Sustainable Homes Tour

Get to know your permaculture neighbors and learn some tricks to make your own home more sustainable at this awesome event organized by Freeskool Asheville. Here's the scoop: DIY Sustainable Homes Tour Sunday, August 30 2009, 1:00pm - 6:00pm    Details: Sunday August 30th @ 1pm. Meeting at the Greenlife Parking lot. Free. The Second Annual D.I.Y. Sustainable Homes Tour is an exploration of urban permaculture systems. The tour will consist of 3 or 4 homes within a few miles of each other near the center of the city. Each home will hav several...
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