Report shows pedestrian deaths are up in N.C. (Spectrum News)
North Carolina saw more people hit and killed by cars during the first half of 2024 compared to the same time period in 2023, according to a report by the […]
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New flight to Aspen and other speed reads (Axios)
Sustain Charlotte is returning $10,000 to Duke Energy, the top sponsor of its Sustain Charlotte Awards. The nonprofit says the decision stems from Duke Energy “actively working to slow the […]
We Are Returning $10,000 to Duke Energy—Now We Need Your Help
At Sustain Charlotte, we believe in standing by our values—even when it comes at a cost. That’s why we are returning $10,000 to Duke Energy in response to their January 15 letter to […]
Charlotte sustainability group returns sponsorship after Duke Energy asks for looser pollution rules (WFAE)
In January, Duke Energy joined several other utilities in sending a letter asking then-EPA Administrator-nominee Lee Zeldin to roll back carbon and coal ash pollution regulations. In particular, the letter […]
Press Release: Nonprofit Sustain Charlotte is Returning $10,000 to Duke Energy, Urges Them to Lead Clean Energy Transition
Charlotte, NC – March 26, 2025 – Sustain Charlotte, a Charlotte-based nonprofit, is returning $10,000 to Duke Energy following the company’s recent advocacy against EPA regulations designed to protect human […]
Student entrepreneurs tackle Charlotte’s urban issues in CO-LAB competition (Niner Times)
Ambitious students from various academic backgrounds participated in the CO-LAB Ventures: Bridging Business & Computing competition on March 12 at the UNC Charlotte Center City campus to tackle real-world urban […]
Announcing the nominees for the 6th annual 40 Over 40 awards
Sustain Charlotte Director of Engagement and Impact Meg Fencil has been nominated for a Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 award. These 135 people, all ages 40 and up, are bringing […]
North Carolina lawmakers introduce bill targeting parking lots (WCCB)
“We don’t have an affordable parking crisis in America. We have an affordable housing crisis in America,” says Ryan Carter. Carter is a Catawba Riverkeeper – and he’s had enough […]
We Are in This For the Long-Haul
Friends, We are living through a challenging time—for our country, our planet, and for so many of us personally. Whether it’s navigating roadblocks to progress, dealing with attacks on our […]
New 30X30 plan suggested after Vision Zero shortfalls (WBTV)
WBTV reports that the City of Charlotte has introduced a plan to reduce traffic-related fatalities by 30% by 2030. This is a stepping-stone goal toward meeting Vision Zero, a movement […]