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Climate Change and the Environment

Climate Change and the Environment

Volunteers collect bike and pedestrian data in South End

During the EarthShare NC Corporate Earth Day Challenge, an enthusiastic team of volunteers from Protiviti helped Sustain Charlotte collect data about how pedestrians and cyclists are using the streets, crossings, and […]

Local teens lead rally for climate action

We were thrilled when we heard that local teens Kate Harrison, Lucia Paulsen, and Logan Rackowitz were planning a rally as part of the global student strike for climate action. […]

Charlotte City Council Environment Committee examines tree canopy goal

At their February 14th meeting, the Charlotte City Council Environment Committee were presented with the results of the recent tree canopy assessment, an overview of current tree programs and initiatives, […]

Sustain Charlotte asks NCDOT to work to mitigate climate change

Sustain Charlotte recently joined Southern Environmental Law Center and six other organizations in sending a letter to North Carolina’s Secretary of Transportation. On October 29, 2018, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive […]

Victory: Charlotte City Council unanimously passes Strategic Energy Action Plan

On December 17th, the Charlotte City Council voted unanimously in favor of the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP). This historic vote places Charlotte on the path to source 100% of its […]

Letter from Sustain Charlotte regarding Strategic Energy Action Plan

A letter sent to Council Members and Staff with our comments on the draft Strategic Energy Action Plan that they will be asked to support on December 10. Our staff have been […]

Shared mobility e-scooter plan unveiled at transportation and planning committee

At their November meeting, the Committee received updates on the Comprehensive Plan, Transit-Oriented Development Ordinances, and e-scooters. Comprehensive Plan Update + TOD Ordinance Update Garret Johnson, City of Charlotte Planning […]

This fall, skip the plastic leaf bags. The planet will thank you.

It’s no secret that plastics have made life easier for humans, but at the cost of choking our waterways, littering our city streets, and posing hazards to endangered wildlife around […]

How you can stop using single-use plastics and more

If you’re not using plastic bags, you’re on the right track, according to the panelists at our November Grow Smart CLT event. Same if you’re working to reduce your food […]

Environment Committee advances Strategic Energy Action Plan to City Council

At their meeting on Monday November 12, City Council’s Environment Committee voted unanimously to advance the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) to the full Council. The SEAP will be reviewed […]