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Charlotte Democrats who voted to weaken carbon goals have history of Duke Energy donations (Axios)

Two Charlotte Democrats who voted Tuesday to roll back Duke Energy’s carbon emissions reduction mandate have accepted thousands in campaign contributions from the utility’s political action committee. Why it matters: […]

NC Lawmakers Override Veto to Pass Energy Bill That Raises Costs for Households and Eliminates Duke’s 2030 Climate Target

Backed by former Duke Energy executive and corporate-funded dark money campaign, SB 266 shifts financial risk to families, weakens clean energy progress, and prioritizes profit over people. Today, the North […]

Action Alert: Help Stop SB266 Before It’s Too Late

The fight for affordable energy and a livable climate in North Carolina is coming to a head — and your voice is urgently needed. Today state lawmakers could vote to […]

Briar Creek Greenway – Central to Monroe: A Major Expansion in East Charlotte

Briar Creek Greenway Phase 1. Photo: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Mecklenburg County’s greenway system has become a cherished asset—offering serene escapes, commuter paths, nature education, and community connection. With […]

Charity spotlight: Local nonprofit supports maintenance of Charlotte’s parks and greenways (Charlotte Ledger)

Exploring parks and greenways is the best way to get to know a city, says Rachel Orn, the marketing director for Partners for Parks. When she moved to Charlotte, that’s […]

The Dutch Intersection Is Coming to Save Your Life (Bloomberg City Lab)

Inspired by road safety innovations widely used in the Netherlands, several US cities are installing street crossings that can better protect pedestrians and bicyclists. Charlotte, North Carolina, finished its first […]

Press Release: Sustain Charlotte Urges Legislature to Uphold Governor Stein’s Veto of Senate Bill 266

Charlotte, N.C. — Sustain Charlotte celebrates Governor Josh Stein’s veto of Senate Bill 266—legislation that would dismantle North Carolina’s 2030 climate pollution-reduction law for Duke Energy and saddle families with […]

Charlotte’s Bike Network Is Growing—But We Have a Long Way to Go

Charlotte has made some progress in recent years toward becoming a safer place to ride a bike—but we’re still far from where we need to be. In too many parts […]

Josh Stein

Press Release: Sustain Charlotte Celebrates Governor Stein’s Signing of HB 948

Governor Josh Stein this morning signed House Bill 948 into law, clearing the way for Mecklenburg County voters to decide whether to invest a one-cent local sales tax in a […]

Gov. Stein deliberates bill to eliminate North Carolina’s 2030 climate target (WFAE)

A bill on Gov. Josh Stein’s desk would eliminate Duke Energy’s 2030 carbon pollution reduction goal. Supporters of Senate Bill 266, or “The Power Bill Reduction Act,” in the General […]