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A new federal strategy to curb contamination from "forever chemicals" is a welcome step in protecting people and the environment, the N.C. Sierra Club said Monday (Oct. 18). The plan from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was released...

This week the N.C. legislature did not take up any environmental bills but continued with redistricting map-making work which is expected to continue for at least a few weeks.

This week at the N.C. General Assembly, the focus was on energy policy. A major overhaul of energy law was passed - "H 951, “Energy Solutions for NC” - but without enough protections for low-income customers for N.C. Sierra Club to support it. And a...

A revised draft (version 49) of HB 951- now titled "Energy Solutions for North Carolina" - that emerged publicly last week would set the state on a course to meet Governor Cooper’s goal to reduce carbon emissions 70% from 2005 by 2030. At the same...

A revised draft (version 49) of HB 951- now titled ”Energy Solutions for North Carolina” - that emerged publicly last week would set the state on a course to meet Governor Cooper’s goal to reduce carbon emissions 70% from 2005 by 2030. At the same...

North Carolina is a solar energy leader, ranking among the top states for installed solar capacity. We can continue utility-scale solar growth for years to come. But, as solar proliferates as a viable and affordable energy source, it’s important to...

The N.C. Senate today (Aug. 24) voted 42-0 to confirm the appointment of Elizabeth Biser as secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality, a move praised by the N.C. Sierra Club. "Secretary Biser has the training and experience to guide...

Last week at the N.C. legislature, we saw movement on the state budget and the confirmation process required to finalize the appointment of the secretary for the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality. Cynthia Satterfield elaborates.

The transportation sector is the nation's biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, so it's great to see more interest in clean cars, trucks, buses and more. But for consumers who'd like to leave their fossil fuel-powered vehicles behind,...

This week was a busy one at the N.C. General Assembly as the House passed the budget and a Senate committee hosted a public hearing on the controversial energy bill. The legislature also began holding joint House and Senate redistricting committee...