Action for a greener, healthier North Carolina

We have the power

Realizing clean, renewable energy’s potential to power America

Offshore Wind for America

To transition our entire economy to run on 100 percent renewable energy, we must take advantage of a massive and underutilized energy resource just off our coasts: offshore wind.

New Life for the Ocean

Join us on an underwater hike at six marine protected areas to explore these unique, diverse ecosystems rich with wildlife.

Environment North Carolina urges Gov. Cooper to act on climate

For newly re-elected Gov. Roy Cooper, congratulations were quickly followed by pleas for climate action. 

Your support makes it possible.

We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

News, blogs, action and more

Blog Post

The EPA just announced plans to repeal the ‘Dirty Water Rule.’ Here’s what that means and what we did to make it happen

The EPA just announced its plan to repeal and replace the “Dirty Water Rule” — a Trump administration policy that left the drinking water of millions of Americans at risk from polluters

News Release | Environment America and U.S. PIRG

House panel advances fix-it-first, carbon-conscious approach to transportation

In a bipartisan vote, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced the “Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act” early Thursday morning. As part of that “new vision,” in a departure from past transportation bills, it emphasizes fixing existing infrastructure before building new highways.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Bipartisan bill a big leap forward for America’s clean water infrastructure

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 (H.R. 1915) on Wednesday. The bill would authorize $40 billion over five years for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program that provides communities with low-cost financing for clean water infrastructure projects. Additionally, H.R.

News Release | Environment North Carolina

Statement: Gov. Cooper’s Executive Order will help North Carolina harness wind power blowing off our coast

Gov. Roy Cooper Issued Executive Order 218 Advancing North Carolina’s Economic and Clean Energy Future With Offshore Wind on Wednesday, which commits the state to a goal of 2.8 gigawatts of wind energy by 2030 and 8 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2040. 

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Activist investors pick up third Exxon board seat

WASHINGTON -- After a surprise win last week, activist investors have picked up a third ExxonMobil board seat, according to reports. This development will provide additional leverage to press the oil giant to address growing concerns about climate change.

VIEW ALL POSTS

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.