Disappointing Farm Bill Becomes Law
It continues to put polluter profits over people.
Infrastructure Deal Needs Companion Bill
The bipartisan framework doesn’t do enough for climate action or clean energy jobs.
Pro-Polluter, Anti-Voting Bills Advance
The Farm Act and state budget are assaults on voters and hog farm neighbors.
Cooper Nominates New DEQ Secretary
The governor tabbed another highly qualified environmental chief after senators rejected his previous pick.
NC May Join Regional Climate Pact
A key committee recommends North Carolina join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Duke Energy’s Dirty Power Bill Stumbles
Good news for North Carolinians and the planet: legislators have hit the brakes on their once-secret Duke Energy bill.
No More Keystone XL Pipeline
The sponsor pulled the plug on the controversial project after 10 years of community protests.
Cooper Orders More Wind Power
Offshore wind will power 25% of the state by 2040 under the governor’s new executive order.
NASA Finds Ways to Cut Methane Emissions
Who knew they weren’t just astronauts?
NC Senators Reject Qualified DEQ Secretary
Pro-polluter senators voted down her nomination but she and Gov. Cooper got the last word.
