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Climate Change and the Environment

Climate Change and the Environment

A conversation about Mecklenburg county’s environmental justice action plan

On Wednesday, Sept. 21, Sustain Charlotte and CleanAIRE NC held a presentation and discussion about the county’s Environmental Justice Action Plan, which presents a framework for working toward racial equity […]

Here’s what we think about the Biden administration’s proposed GHG emissions-tracking rule

In July, the Biden administration introduced a proposal that would require states and municipalities to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Shortly afterward, our director of engagement and impact, Meg Fencil, weighed […]

Sunlight Financial’s commitment to solar in North Carolina

This is a guest post by our Platinum Partner, Sunlight Financial. Solar jobs and solar-powered homes in NC Renewable energy is a key component of a sustainable future, and Sunlight Financial […]

Here’s what Charlotte’s Strategic Mobility Plan means for the economy

This is the fourth and final part in a series highlighting how the Strategic Mobility Plan could benefit Charlotte’s three E’s: the environment, equity, and economy. In this post, we’ll […]

Sustain Charlotte celebrates Charlotte City Council’s approval of the Strategic Mobility Plan

  Sustain Charlotte applauds Charlotte City Council for passing the Strategic Mobility Plan on Monday night, a significant step toward creating a community with safe and equitable mobility choices. The […]

How Charlotte’s Strategic Mobility Plan could benefit air and water quality

This is Part 2 in a series highlighting how Charlotte’s new Strategic Mobility Plan could benefit the three E’s: the environment, equity, and economy. In this post, we’ll be wrapping up our […]

What Charlotte’s Strategic Mobility Plan means for the environment

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be covering how the Strategic Mobility Plan could benefit Charlotte’s “three E’s”: the environment, equity, and economy. Up first, we’ll focus on the environment […]

Mecklenburg approved $50M to buy land for greenways and parks. What will that look like?

Mecklenburg County commissioners’ decision last month to earmark $50 million to buy land for greenways, parks, and nature preserves this fiscal year has been a hot topic in the news this week […]

Sustain Charlotte weighs in on UDO at public hearing

Last night, Charlotte City Council held a public hearing on the second draft of the Unified Development Ordinance, a set of regulations designed to set the groundwork for planned development in our community […]

Mecklenburg County approves $50 million to help expand Charlotte-area greenways and parks

  Mecklenburg County commissioners on Wednesday approved a $2.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2023 that includes $50 million to acquire land for expanding parks, greenways, and nature preserves. This is an […]