David Anderson Montes Lara
Climate Reporting InternDavid Anderson is a summer climate reporting intern at WFAE and a student at Davidson College studying Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Communications. He served as Managing Editor and Web editor at Davidson’s weekly newspaper, The Davidsonian.
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Charlotte’s Green Crown Program recognizes food businesses using sustainable practices. The program cooled down during COVID, as businesses focused on public health and relied heavily on single use take out containers and utensils. Now, the program is being revamped with new applications for catering and hospitality businesses, helping eco-conscious customers find places that reflect their values. -
A nature meetup at UNC Charlotte’s botanical gardens is teaching visitors that it’s less about the destination and more about slowing down and taking in the world around them. -
Charlotte City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a 150-day moratorium on new data centers. -
Charlotte City Council is expected to vote tonight on a proposed 150-day moratorium on new data center applications. Some council members say the pause is needed to study the quickly growing industry and consider new regulations. -
Recent rain has helped drought conditions in the Charlotte area, but the state overall is far from recovered. -
Charlotte Water restrictions help reduce usage as the drought continues, even after recent rainfall. -
At a committee meeting Monday afternoon, Deputy City Manager Alyson Craig clarified that a proposed 150-day moratorium would stop new data center applications from being submitted, but would not pause every project already lined up.
