Quick Facts:
On March 13, 2020, over 70 organizations wrote to NC Governor Roy Cooper, asking him to use his authority to prevent future climate disasters (See Press Conference Highlights).
They announced the NC Climate Emergency campaign and held a press conference featuring the voices of youth and impacted communities.
You can help! Contact the Governor or ask your organization to formally endorse the campaign.
Learn more about why scientists are saying the climate crisis is truly an emergency.
Resources
The campaign’s newspaper ad (click to enlarge). Thank you to NC artist Jennifer Miller for the beautiful image at the bottom.
Recent News
Public Interest Groups Unite to Form Duke Energy Watchdog — News Release from Duke Energy Accountability Coalition
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.
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Highlights from our press conference on March 13th, 2020 calling on Gov. Cooper to make North Carolina the first state to declare a climate emergency.
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