NC: Climate Change
A focus on environmental protection, advocacy for NC Earth Day
April is Earth Month, and North Carolina's climate justice groups are addressing the crucial roles of air, land, water and health in protecting the …
Climate advocates honored at CleanAIRE NC annual fundraiser
This Saturday, North Carolinians who are dedicated to fighting climate change and air pollution will be honored at the annual CleanAIRE Affair …
NC Christian leaders shift focus to climate change for All Saints Day
Today is All Saints' Day and in addition to remembering loved ones no longer with us, some Christian leaders in North Carolina are shifting their …
Report: NC utility slow to shift away from fossil fuel dependence
New data from the Sierra Club shows Duke energy is slow to reduce fossil fuel dependence and lower costs for customers. The utility and its …
Wildlife advocates: Bats provide $50 billion worth of natural pest control
As Halloween approaches and thoughts may turn to spooky bat costumes, advocates for endangered species are reminding everyone bats are not creatures …
Restaurant Workers Battle Against Rising Heat for Safer Working Conditions
Restaurant workers are feeling the heat now more than ever as they battle hotter working conditions due to climate change, and they are calling for …
Deadline Nears to Comment on Proposed NC Pollution Standards
Climate change is a pressing concern as the world deals with heat waves and poor air quality caused by recent wildfires. To safeguard the health and …
North Carolina Greenways: A Path to Health, Happiness, and Economic Growth
By Ashira Morris for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalis…
NC Air Report Highlights Needs for Emission Reduction, Rural Air Monitoring
A new study emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced air quality monitoring in rural regions, while drawing attention to the efforts required to …
NC Farmers Count On Congress for Support to Fight Climate Change
North Carolina farmers are monitoring a bill that's been revived in Congress, aimed at improving farm sustainability and reducing the agriculture …
NC BREATHE Conference: Climate Concerns for Vulnerable Communities
North Carolina groups are gathering to tackle the main challenges climate change presents to local communities at today's NC BREATHE Conference in Cha…
NC Officials Encourage Testing for Radon
As January comes to a close so does Radon Action Month, but officials want North Carolinians to test for the poisonous gas this winter. Radon is a …