Clean Air Carolina is thrilled to announce the two newest members of our team, Stephanies Johannes and Maria Sharova! Stephanie joins us after completing her residency in pediatrics at Duke University. As our new Health Manager, Stephanie will coordinate our MAHA...
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New Report Outlines How Duke Energy Can Meet Its Climate Goals
by Joel Porter North Carolina’s roadmap for meaningful climate action must include Duke Energy. The electricity sector is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, and Duke Energy is the biggest energy producer. It’s why the recent, ambitious...
read moreA Proven Plan for North Carolina Climate Action
Solving the climate crisis is going to require all of us working together. Nobody, and no state, can do it alone. Earlier this week Clean Air Carolina, along with our partners at the North Carolina Coastal Federation and SELC, filed a petition with the N.C....
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Want to become a climate advocate but don’t know where to start? Join Clean Air Carolina and ecoAmerica next week, January 12 – 13, for our North Carolina Climate Ambassadors Program! This virtual workshop will equip you with the knowledge, hands-on experience,...
read moreAnnouncing the 2020 Blue Sky Award Winners
We’re excited to announce the winners of our 2020 Blue Sky Awards! Each year Clean Air Carolina honors individuals, organizations, and partners who have shown extraordinary commitment to tackling the climate crisis and improving North Carolina’s air quality. On this...
read moreHuge Win! Charlotte to Convert Entire Bus Fleet From Diesel to Electric
When the city of Charlotte released its Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) in 2018, one of its stated goals was to power 100% of the city's vehicle fleets and buildings with zero-carbon sources by 2030. Ever since the publication of SEAP, Clean Air Carolina and our...
read moreSustainable Development Panel Discussion
On October 27th, Clean Air Carolina hosted an interactive, virtual panel discussion on designing resilient cities in the face of pandemics and climate change. Clean Air Carolina board member and Odell architect Allison Shockley was moderator for the panel of experts....
read moreTeaching Climate Action
by Joel Porter Evidence of climate change is everywhere these days: a steady stream of alarming reports about extreme wildfires, “super” storms, droughts, floods, crop failures, displaced climate refugees, and more. This information can often be overwhelming –...
read moreHelp Advance Climate Solutions at State of the Climate 2020
by June Blotnick If there was ever a time to stand with us in the fight against climate change, that time is now. Please join Clean Air Carolina on Thursday, November 12 for State of the Climate 2020, a special 12-hour online Giving Day in support of clean air and...
read moreAir Connects Us All: Working with Students for Clean Air, Climate Health, and Environmental Justice
by Mary Stauble “Use what you got, start where you are, and do what you can.” Kelisha Wing At Clean Air Carolina, we’re committed to reducing air pollution and its harmful effects on North Carolinians. Air pollution can impact our health throughout our lifetimes, and...
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