NC: Environment
Leaders to gather in NC to tackle health impacts of pollution, climate change
Environmental leaders are set to gather in Durham to address how climate change is impacting human health and well-being. Emily Wolfe, health …
NC group offers virtual training to help residents advocate for clean air
The advocacy group CleanAIRE NC is offering a virtual training session Thursday to help North Carolinians tackle air quality issues in their communiti…
Initiative aims to boost sustainability in underserved NC communities
A new project is set to help North Carolina communities address environmental justice and climate equity. The city of Charlotte, in collaboration …
Privatizing weather reports raises alarms for North Carolina’s safety
As hurricanes, flash floods and other severe weather events become more frequent in North Carolina, accurate and timely weather reports are crucial …
Report: Hydrogen gas not an easy alternative for 'clean' power
A new report questions the feasibility of power plants transitioning to hydrogen gas to run their turbines. Despite claims that hydrogen is a "clean …
Advocates highlight alternatives to deep-sea mining for NC coast
Advocates for North Carolina's coastal waters are raising concerns about the risks of deep-sea mining and suggesting alternatives. The latest report …
Charlotte celebrates Pollinators Month with events, education
In celebration of Pollinators Month, Charlotte is using its Bee City USA designation to emphasize the crucial role pollinators play in our ecosystem…
Building a sustainable food system: Firsthand Foods' approach
Building a sustainable and fair food system benefiting people and the planet is becoming increasingly important and North Carolina businesses are answ…
North Carolina launches five-year plan to restore salt marshes
North Carolina's 220,000 acres of salt marshes face multiple threats to their major roles in climate protection and ecosystem health, from rising …
'Planet and people first': NC businesses see benefits of 'ESG'
Businesses large and small are doubling down on their commitment to more sustainable practices, even as lawmakers in North Carolina and other states …
North Carolina weighs in on Duke Energy's methane gas proposal
The North Carolina Utilities Commission is giving residents a chance to voice their opinion on a plan which could influence how their electricity is g…
EPA takes steps to reduce PFAS as advocates call for more actions
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to reduce harmful pollution in drinking water in North Carolina and across the country. In a …