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Stop Global Warming, Start Clean Cars

When it comes to global warming, the stakes are high for North Carolina. More than 3,000 miles of coastline make it the nation’s third most vulnerable state to rising sea levels. Warmer temperatures are predicted to bring more dry periods, punctuated by more heavy rainstorms.

Scientists believe that if we act now, and act decisively, we can avoid the most catastrophic impacts of global warming. That's why Environment North Carolina is urging lawmakers to make North Carolina the latest state to implement tough global warming pollution standards for automobiles. More...


Latest News

Environment America Launches Campaign for Clean Energy, Green Economy 5/09/2008

Environment America announced a $5.8 million 27 state campaign to focus attention on emerging opportunities to support clean energy that will help solve America’s energy problems while giving a boost to the economy and taking a bite out of our global warming problem.

Our Latest Reports

When it Rains, It Pours: Global Warming and the Rising Frequency of Extreme Precipitation in the United States 1/16/2008

Scientists expect that global warming will cause a variety of changes to precipitation patterns in the United States. Many areas will receive increased amounts of rain and snow over the course of a year; some areas will receive less. But scientists expect that, all across the country, the rainstorms and snowstorms that do occur will be more intense – increasing the risk of flooding and other impacts.

North Carolina's Road to Energy Indpendence: Building job growth in renewable energy component manufacturing 12/05/2007

A report developed by the Renewable Energy Policy Project clearly demonstrates, a major commitment to renewable electric generation will reduce our national security exposure, stabilize climate and provide a multi-billion dollar investment and reindustrialization program that will lead to new job growth in North Carolina.

In the News

Thomas Friedman: Politicians make alarming choices on energy 5/01/2008

It is great to see that we finally have some national unity on energy policy. Unfortunately, the unifying idea is so ridiculous, so unworthy of the people aspiring to lead our nation, it takes your breath away.

Event focuses on global warming 5/01/2008

Concerned about global warming? Then join researchers and environmentalists Saturday afternoon at the University of North Carolina Wilmington to find out what you can do to help.

Regulations on the Horsepasture River 4/30/2008

The Horsepasture River offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities. Abundant fishing and swimming holes and spectacular waterfalls attract visitors each year to Jackson and Transylvania counties.

Photo Album

Send Us Your Jordan Lake Photos

Help us create an online photo album of Jordan Lake.

Personal photos are a great to way to help convince North Carolina's decision makers to protect Jordan Lake and other lakes across the state.  Please note where the photo was taken, and if we may use your images for our print or web materials.

View the photo album on Flickr.com. | E-mail us your photos.