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Climate Change and the Environment

Climate Change and the Environment

2024 Voter Guide: See where county commission candidates stand on climate

To help our followers better navigate the local election scene and understand where each candidate stands on a range of important issues that affect local sustainability, in partnership with the […]

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Charlotte’s electric bike program and solar installations among many Strategic Energy Action Plan wins

Have you heard of Charlotte’s Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP)? Sustain Charlotte was part of a coalition of nonprofits that advocated for SEAP and helped secure its adoption in 2018. […]

Gerry Kingsley

Gerry’s story: 7 days of biking around the Queen City

A guest post by Gerry Kinglsey, NoDa resident and steering committee member for the Charlotte Regional Transportation Coalition steering committee member When I was asked to write a story about […]

Keith Helfrich

Keith’s story: Car-free in a young city 

Keith Helfrich decided early on in life that he would not get a driver’s license.  On the one hand, he was born with impaired vision in one eye, and felt […]

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Mecklenburg County is heating up. Could trees be the answer?

This week, the Environmental Stewardship Committee held their May meeting. There was only one item on the agenda: the tree canopy in Mecklenburg County. Couldn’t make the meeting? Here’s a […]

Andy Patel

Andy’s story: Making the most of a car theft

Andy Patel grew up in North Carolina, having attended high school in Gastonia and college at UNC Chapel Hill. It wasn’t until he moved to Arlington, Virginia that he thought […]

Attendees at the second Sustain Charlotte Social in March

Sustain Charlotte Social: Parks and Recreation (March 28, 2024)

Sustain Charlotte welcomed over 75 residents to its second Sustain Charlotte Social of the year. (Photo: Sophia Ege)It was all sunshine and smiles at Town Brewing Co. on Thursday as […]

March 24 Environmental Justice Committee meeting

Environmental Justice framework takes shape

This week, the Environmental Stewardship Committee held their March meeting. There was only one item on the agenda: the Environmental Justice Framework. Couldn’t make the meeting? Here’s a recap! Key […]

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Sustain Charlotte + Around the Crown Team Up for a Sustainable Future!

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to run! Sustain Charlotte is thrilled to announce our partnership with Around The Crown 10k, an event that is all about putting […]

Eight things we’ll fight for in 2024

This year, we will continue tirelessly advocating for solutions that reduce our impact on the climate, advance racial equity, connect communities, and support residents’ health and access to opportunities – and we’re committed to making it easy for […]