NC: Environmental Justice
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 …
NC to tackle pollution disparities with Environmental Justice Council
North Carolina is taking action to address environmental injustice, specifically targeting areas disproportionately affected by pollution and climate …
Expanding EV infrastructure for environmental equity in NC
The number of electric vehicles in North Carolina has surged in the past five years, with about 70,000 people now driving them. Advocates said …
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 …
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 …
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…
Current NC Carbon Plan Falls Short on Public Health
The North Carolina Utilities Commission is expected to release its final Carbon Plan by the end of the year. Critics say the current plan, which …
More NC Residents See Link Between Pollution, Health
Cancer, stroke and heart disease are among the leading causes of death for North Carolina residents, and mounting evidence shows these and other …
Climate Change, Extreme Temps Affect NC Black-Owned Small Businesses
A new Pew Research poll finds Americans are split on how to tackle climate change. In North Carolina, small Black-owned businesses say they're …
Push to Weigh Cumulative Impacts of Air Pollution in NC Permitting Process
Environmental groups are pushing for changes to North Carolina's industry-permitting process, which they say does not account for the cumulative …
NC Faith Leaders Call on U.S. to Pay 'Fair Share' for Climate-Related Loss
Faith and climate leaders convene in Charlotte this week, as the Southeast Climate and Energy Network and US Climate Action Network join forces…