Stella Mackler
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WFAE
As the summer months heat up, some Charlotte residents are struggling to stay cool —especially those in homes with broken or no air conditioning. Local housing advocates are pushing the city to mandate A/C in rental properties, and provide other relief to residents.
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Last month, heat was identified as the number one climate risk in Charlotte. What does that mean for residents who live in rentals without air conditioning? -
June 1 marked the start of hurricane season, which runs through November. While we still have time before peak season in mid-August, many counties across the state are still recovering from past storms. -
Immediately after Hurricane Helene, volunteers rushed to western North Carolina to remove debris and deliver supplies. But while volunteer support has tapered off, communities are still navigating long-term recovery from the flooding. -
Charlotte City Council voted unanimously Monday to update the city’s climate and energy goals. The updated plan also includes a climate risk assessment, which identified extreme heat as the number one climate risk that threatens city residents. -
The Strategic Energy Action Plan, or SEAP, is a blueprint for powering the city while reducing carbon pollution. It aims to improve air quality, lower energy costs and help people move around — all while minimizing Charlotte’s contribution to global warming.
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