It is already devastating millions of people, especially low-wealth communities who are least responsible for causing it. NC WARN tackles this crisis by vigorously pressing Duke Energy to join — or at least stop impeding — the clean energy revolution. Because North Carolina deserves better than pollution and cronyism.
Make a positive impact by joining our advocacy efforts. Your voice matters in the fight for climate and energy justice!
All CampaignsTell the governor we need his climate leadership. Ask him to declare a statewide climate emergency to stop fossil fuel pipelines and new power plants. LEARN MORE
Leading Climate-Methane Expert Calls for Halt to Expansion of Natural Gas for Electricity across the United States. Tell Gov. Cooper to cancel the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. LEARN MORE
The Dogwood Alliance found that logging in NC is the third largest greenhouse gas contributor. Read more and call on Governor Cooper to stop letting Enviva cut down NC forests for wood pellets to be burned for fuel. LEARN MORE
Friends of the Earth have joined NC WARN in legal action to ban the pervasive influence spending by Duke Energy in a case with national ramifications for climate change, electricity rates and corporate control over government and civic leaders. Our friends at Appalachian Voices created the Monopoly Money Tracker. This interactive web tool reveals the “pay-to-play” ties between Duke Energy and lawmakers. LEARN MORE
NC WARN helped convene the Energy Justice North Carolina coalition to open this state to competition. LEARN MORE
NC WARN's Clean Path 2025 strategy replaces fossil fuels with local solar plus battery storage. Action Teams around the state are working with local governments to make real their recent pledges to help slow the accelerating climate crisis. LEARN MORE
“We’re probably getting to the point where we’re looking at the ‘safe zone’ in the rearview mirror, even as we’re stepping on the gas.”
Be part of the climate justice movement in North Carolina.
A coalition of public interest, social justice, watchdog and environmental groups are joining forces to hold Duke Energy, the largest investor-owned U.S. electric utility, accountable for its policies, which impact almost 8 million Americans in six states – and by extension, impede the nation’s progress toward a clean energy future.
An analysis by former energy executive Thomas Hadwin released today shows that rapidly changing energy markets, new legislation in Virginia, a surplus of gas across the region, and climate impacts of fracked gas are among the reasons Dominion Energy and Duke Energy should stop trying to build the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP).
Industry, governments, schools, are paying thousands for services they aren’t getting – a “double whammy” for workers and “financial cascade” for state economy Manufacturers across North Carolina are seeking temporary power-bill relief for services not being received by a host of business, government and nonprofit facilities during the coronavirus crisis. …
More than 70 youth, social justice, clean energy and faith groups, among others, today called on North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to join more than 1,400 local and national governments by formally declaring a climate emergency.
