News: Cooper budget advances econ development with eye on environment
April 24, 2024
Gov. Roy Cooper's proposed budget released today (Wednesday, April 24) takes a laudably holistic approach to prioritizing clean energy and promoting conservation of natural resources.
Cooper's proposal comes as the N.C. General Assembly convenes...
News: PFOA/PFOS Superfund designation is good step in ongoing battle
April 19, 2024
The EPA's announcement that two widely used "forever chemicals" will be regulated by the Superfund law is a welcome step in an ongoing battle against pollution from these toxic substances, but much more is needed, the NC Sierra Club's Erin Carey...
News: Sierra Club joins lawsuit over Nantahala-Pisgah plan impact on wildlife
April 19, 2024
A coalition of conservation groups has filed a lawsuit over glaring flaws in the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan that put endangered forest bats at risk, following through on a previous 60-day Notice of Intent to Sue letter.
The Nantahala-Pisgah...
What's up for Earth Day in your neck of the woods?
April 11, 2024
The Sierra Club and local Groups across North Carolina have events and outings planned to mark Earth Day 2024. Find out what's happening near you and online!
News: EPA drinking water regs: Good start, signal the need for more
April 10, 2024
The EPA's first-ever regulations governing levels of "forever chemicals" in drinking water are a good first step toward protecting the environment and communities, but equally are a signal that more needs to be done to rein in the discharge of these...
Take a look back at 2023 with our annual report
February 20, 2024
The NC Chapter staff and volunteers were hard at work to "explore, enjoy and protect" the environment in our state in 2023, and we're heading into 2024 with energy to spare! Take a look at our annual report to see our milestones last year and...
News: Cooper's EO Gives Critical Support for Wetlands Resiliency
February 13, 2024
Gov. Roy Cooper's Executive Order 305, setting ambitious, necessary new conservation goals for forests and wetlands, is an important move to safeguard natural areas and communities across North Carolina.
"Governor Cooper's conservation targets...
News: Duke's Updated Energy Plan Doubles Down on Gas
February 2, 2024
Duke Energy filed an update this week for its combined Carbon Plan and Integrated Resource Plan (CPIRP) with the North Carolina Utility Commission - a filing that shows the rate of growth for Duke Energy's electric usage load is currently 8 times...
News: Lawsuit filed over Nantahala logging plan
January 31, 2024
The Sierra Club and allied groups have filed a lawsuit over plans for logging in the Nantahala National Forest. We assert that the plan violates federal law protecting 'special interest areas.'
NCGA 2023: Toxic policies to poison our environment & democracy
November 15, 2023
The 2023 legislative session was damaging to North Carolina’s environment and natural resources, fair elections, and equity and inclusion. Our lobbyist, Laura DeVivo, recaps some of the major issues and outcomes.