Pledge/Petition
- August 30th, 2010
Sign the pledge to reduce your electricity use and the petition to be sent to the Governor in support of the RePowering NC goals.
Archives
Barrier islands and sea-level rise – The News and Observer
- August 23rd, 2010
Currently in North Carolina sea level is rising about 1.5 feet per century over a land slope that averages 1: 2000. This means a 1-foot rise could cause a shoreline retreat of more than a third of a mile (in theory).
Disaster at the Top of the World – The New York Times
- August 22nd, 2010
Globally, 2010 is on track to be the warmest year on record. In regions around the world, indications abound that earth’s climate is quickly changing.
Long, hot summer of fire, floods fits predictions – Associated Press
- August 12th, 2010
This summer’s weather disasters fit into the pattern forecast by climate scientists in key 2007 report on global warming.
Reduce Your Energy Use
- August 9th, 2010
We must bring down demand for electricity through conservation and efficiency practices, thus eliminating the need for new power plants and reducing CO2 emissions by closing existing coal plants.
Clean Energy Strengthens the Economy
- August 8th, 2010
Promoting clean energy solutions can create thousands of jobs in North Carolina. Energy efficiency saves you money.
Increasing Power Bills
- August 8th, 2010
Utilities are poised to drive up power bills. Families can protect themselves with conservation, energy efficiency and rooftop solar.
Coal Pollution is Toxic
- August 8th, 2010
Air and water pollution from burning coal causes serious adverse effects, such as asthma and heart desease.
Climate Change is Urgent
- August 8th, 2010
Global CO2 emissions must peak by 2015 — and all coal-fired power plants must be closed by 2030 — to avoid run-away climate change.
Solar becomes more competitive than nuclear in North Carolina – Nuclear Energy Insider
- August 8th, 2010
Solar photovoltaic system costs have fallen steadily for decades. They are projected to fall even…
