Zachary Turner
Climate ReporterZachary Turner is a climate reporter and author of the WFAE Climate News newsletter. He freelanced for radio and digital print, reporting on environmental issues in North Carolina.
He has a bachelor's in French and a master's in journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Contact him at zturner@wfae.org or (704) 926-9309.
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EnergizeNC will engage with communities across the state to increase access to solar and battery installation in disadvantaged communities. -
The solar-charged sweeper PBLS, pronounced "Pebbles," is here to keep city bike lanes clear of road debris. -
A local research group is receiving federal dollars to map Charlotte’s hottest neighborhoods. -
Controlled burns create habitat, promote native plant growth and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. But most of N.C.’s forests are privately owned, which means landowners must reconnect with the land they purchased through fire. -
Duke Energy's carbon plan is meant to provide a roadmap to achieving 70% emissions reductions in the state by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. But the latest plan pushes for a five-year extension on the 2030 deadline. -
Clean energy companies are creating a ripple effect in the communities where they land. Those impacts extend far beyond the construction and operation of new facilities. -
Is Duke Energy on a path to carbon neutrality? State regulators to review emission, generation plansThe North Carolina Utilities Commission will host public hearings on Duke Energy’s updated Carbon Plan and Integrated Resources Plan starting next week. The plans include three pathways to meeting emissions reduction goals and more wind energy sooner. -
Vice President Kamala Harris and EPA Administrator Michael Regan joined state and city leaders in Charlotte on Thursday to announce the recipients of federal grants aimed at promoting private investment in clean energy projects. -
Historic atmospheric carbon dioxide levels mean more pollen for longer in many places. But a legacy of discriminatory city planning and environmental pollution is making allergy season a lot worse for those with chronic respiratory issues. -
The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation releases its plan for protecting and restoring the South Fork Catawba River and its waters.
