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Climate Change and the Environment

Climate Change and the Environment

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 […]

Charlotte City Council Environment Committee presented with Strategic Energy Action Plan

At the October 22nd meeting of the Charlotte City Council Environment Committee, staff presented an update on the development of the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP). Background On June 25th, the […]

Charlotte City Council Environment Committee receives updates on Strategic Energy Action Plan and Tree Canopy Master Plan

At the October 8th meeting of the Charlotte City Council Environment Committee, council members received updates on the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) and tree canopy master plan. Strategic Energy Action Plan […]

Charlotte piloting waste reduction methods in the north end smart district

We’re excited that Charlotte has launched two pilot projects in the North End Smart District, with the goal of reducing waste. The programs are funded through a Neighborhood Matching Grant. […]

The good, the bad, the possibilities: local air quality

This is the fifth article in our series of weekly blog posts called “The Good, the Bad, the Possibilities”. For this series, we are asking local experts three questions to […]