Climate Change and the Environment

December 15, 2020

We join transit advocates across the country in asking for funding reform

A new Congress will be taking their seats this January, and we want to see…
August 20, 2020

Yes, air quality did improve when we drove less!

Even before NC Governor Cooper issued a formal stay at home order on March 27,…
April 13, 2020

10 ways to live sustainably in a time of social distancing

As Earth Day approaches next week, we want to celebrate this beautiful planet we live…
April 1, 2020

We’re 10 years old!

In late 2007, Shannon Binns moved to Charlotte after spending a decade living in major…
April 1, 2020

Mecklenburg County aims to have a zero-carbon fleet by 2030. Here’s how.

Last month we shared an update on how Mecklenburg County’s leaders are considering a plan…
February 12, 2020

Mecklenburg County is working to achieve zero-carbon buildings. Here’s how.

At the February 11 Environmental Stewardship Committee meeting, Mecklenburg County’s Energy Manager reviewed the current…
September 7, 2019

Adding our support for zero emission vehicles

Sustain Charlotte joined several organizations including Southern Environmental Law Center, Environment North Carolina, Clean Air…
July 16, 2019

Charlotte’s ambitious plan to fight climate change and reduce carbon emissions

Last year Charlotte City Council approved a plan that aims to make Charlotte a low…
July 10, 2019

The high costs of climate change in North Carolina

The impacts of climate change are already apparent here in North Carolina. More frequent and…
July 3, 2019

A city planning boardgame? Yes, and it’s awesome.

If you’ve been to a meeting where government staff are seeking public input, it’s likely…