Action for a greener, healthier North Carolina

Greener Together

Opportunities to connect with the natural world and other like-minded people through engaging events, fun activities and helpful guides.

We're going to court for North Carolina's rivers

The Trump administration’s "Dirty Water Rule" puts North Carolina’s rivers and drinking water at risk. We’re going to court to stop it.

New legal brief outlines how North Carolina's historic places are at risk from climate change

Among its many flaws, the Trump administration's "Dirty Power Plan" fails to account for the devastation climate change will wreak on coastal historic sites.

Offshore drilling with onshore threats in North Carolina

Expanding offshore drilling in the Atlantic could have onshore effects in North Carolina according to our new report.

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12 ways to show your mom, and our Earth, you care

With Mother’s Day right around the corner (May 10), many of us are making plans to celebrate our moms. Here are 12 ideas that you can use celebrate both your mom and nature this Mother’s Day.

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Natural Gems

Spot North Carolina's natural beauty in these Hollywood films. 

News Release | Environment North Carolina

New legal brief outlines how America’s historic places are at risk from climate change

Environment America, an affiliate of Environment North Carolina, has joined with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to file an amicus brief supporting a challenge to the Affordable Clean Energy Rule, a new set of regulations created by the Trump administration. Unless defeated in court, this plan will sharply increase U.S. greenhouse gas emissions driving global warming, which, among other impacts, will spur a tremendous rise in sea levels.

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Nature-themed children’s book recommendations

Looking for some children’s books to help spark your young one’s love of nature? We’ve got you covered.

News Release | Environment North Carolina

New Dirty Water Rule puts Cape Fear River and North Carolina’s drinking water at risk

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers have now revoked federal protection for thousands of waterways across North Carolina, as published in the Federal Register. With our ecosystems and drinking water at stake, Environment North Carolina will challenge the Dirty Water Rule in court.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.