Climate Change

This summer has seen high heat, wildfires and floods around the world. We find out why and what's next for the Carolinas and elsewhere.

Climate activists gathered in downtown Huntersville Sunday afternoon and later staged an overnight protest at the home of U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis. Members of Sunrise Movement NC said they want more climate-friendly infrastructure investments and action against Colonial Pipeline over a massive August 2020 gasoline spill in Huntersville.

Several days of high temperatures across the Carolinas are expected to continue into the weekend. If you're thinking we seem to have more days like this, you're right. Scientists say it's climate-related and a public health issue.

Heavy industries such as steelmaking are the third-largest source of pollution that contributes to global warming and climate change, according to the EPA. Charlotte-based Nucor Corp. is pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions at its steel plants.

Piedmont Lithium, a company planning to mine and process lithium in Gaston County, will make its first public presentation about the project Tuesday night to the Gaston County Commission. The proposed operation has been in the works for five years, but now is facing opposition.

The future of North Carolina's energy system has been up for debate this week as state leaders discuss the best way to shift away from fossil fuels — and how fast to do it. With global temperatures rising and weather patterns changing, the question is an important one not just for North Carolina, but for the planet. But there's lots of disagreement. WFAE climate reporter David Boraks joins "All Things Considered" host Gwendolyn Glenn to talk about this week's legislative and administrative actions and what they could mean for the state's energy business.

A Republican-backed energy reform bill that passed the North Carolina House of Representatives early Thursday is facing opposition from the governor, environmentalists and some businesses.

North Carolina environmental group Clean Air Carolina is relaunching and rebranding as CleanAIRE NC to focus on climate change and environmental justice.

A new study finds that for more than 70% of all U.S. counties, urban temperatures are higher in neighborhoods that have low-income people and communities of color.

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission voted Tuesday to begin rulemaking that would set limits on carbon emissions from energy plants to address climate change. The proposal also calls for North Carolina to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which includes 11 states from Maine to Virginia.