BOONE- John Pine, Director of Appalachian’s Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics, talks about the vision of the newly formed institute on the university’s cable television program, “Appalachian Perspective.” (see video clip)

Pine says the institute will partner with existing components across campus and the community to identify cleaner and greener technology.  These partnerships will allow broader research that will help the university tackle critical environmental issues the world faces today.

Pine talks about some examples of renewable and sustainable energy sources that are being utilized on campus.  He mentioned the upcoming wind turbine project, funded by a student-initiated tax and this year’s senior class gift.  It will be the largest wind turbine on any campus across the state.  He says, it is exciting to see undergraduate students as well as graduate students engaged and committed to the environment.

“Appalachian Perspective” airs in Watauga County at the following times: Charter Communication Channel 21 weekdays at 10:30 a.m., and 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Channel 2 at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and on MTN’s Channel 18 Thursdays at 5:30, 6:30, 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. and Fridays at 12:30 p.m.

The episode titled “A Cleaner, Greener Appalachian” can also be accessed online at www.perspective.appstate.edu.