Greenville Leader

24 professionals selected to lead Furman's Sustainability Leadership Initiative

By Trina Thomas | Oct 12, 2021

Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities have selected a group of two dozen professionals across diverse sectors to join the inaugural class of the Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI).

Upstate Forever approaches finish line of 3-year grant cycle to reduce septic contamination to rivers, Lake Robinson

By Trina Thomas | Sep 15, 2021

Upstate Forever, "a nonprofit conservation organization that protects critical lands, waters, and the unique character of Upstate South Carolina," according to its website, is nearing the end of a three-year grant cycle aimed at reducing bacteria and sediment pollution in the South, North, and Middle Tyger rivers surrounding Lake Robinson.

Poll: Americans disapprove of 'vaccine shaming;' Health experts recommend encouragement

By Trina Thomas | Aug 23, 2021

A new poll revealed that most Americans oppose the public shaming of people who have opted out of the COVID-19 vaccine.