There's Nothing Funny About Climate Change Comedy Tour
2022-05-24 20:00 - 2022-05-26 22:00 (America/Halifax) | NC
There’s Nothing Funny About Climate Change is a live comedy tour across the Southeast to make you laugh while also sharing how the earth needs our help. Each tour stop will be an evening of stand-up comedy with a little bit of environmental justice mixed in.
Featuring comedians Hillary Begley, Petey Smith-McDowell, Robert Brian Schneider, Grace Hauth, and LA Redd. Come find out how you can be a part of the change.
Upcoming Tour dates:
Charlotte, NC
Tuesday, May 24th at 8 PM
Venue: Hattie’s Tap and Tavern
Free ($10 suggested cover at the door)
Raleigh, NC
Wednesday, May 25th at 8 PM
Venue: Barrel Culture Brewing & Blending
Free ($10 suggested cover at the door)
Durham, NC
Thursday, May 26th at 8 PM
Venue: GPazz Live Music Hall
Free ($10 suggested cover at the door)

Special Meeting on Duke Energy's Draft Carbon Plan
2022-06-09 16:00 - 17:15 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Please join us on Thursday, June 9th for a special virtual meeting led by NC Climate Ambassadors to learn more about Duke Energy’s Draft Carbon Plan recently submitted to the NC Utilities Commission this past Monday.
We will provide an overview of the plan, distinguish between strategies that move us closer to a clean energy economy and those that don’t, and discuss the best opportunities for us to engage collectively and individually in this important process.
Now is the time to raise your voice for clean energy solutions that center on equity and environmental justice in North Carolina.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Climate Leaders Meeting
2022-06-15 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Halifax) | Virtual

Citizen Science: Ask Me Anything
2022-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Please join us on June 16th for an “Ask Me Anything” Citizen Science Zoom call to share your insights into the program, ask our Citizen Science Manager, Denise Bruce, any questions about the AirKeeper network, and help us build a program that works for you. AirKeepers Ed Barrows, Gordon Miller, and Bob Thomason will co-host the meeting with Denise to share their personal AirKeeper experiences.

Air Permitting and the Public Participation Process – NC
2022-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
The U.S. EPA is inviting you to take part in its Virtual Air Permits Training for Meaningful Involvement on Thursday, June 23rd at 6:00 p.m. ET.
The goals of this training are to help inform communities about air permits and their associated regulations and to provide communities with resources that will assist them in becoming more involved in the air permitting process.
Topics Covered in Training:

Overview of the Clean Air Act
General Information on the Types of Air Permits
Basics of New Source Review (NSR) Permits (also known as pre-construction/construction permits)
Basics of Title V Permits (also known as operating permits)
Opportunities for Public Participation in the Permitting Process
Resources and Tips for Commenting on and Petitioning Permits

Registration Link: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_JPyOEy4tSMW7kWVT0rj3zw

Electrification 2022: Building a Net-Zero Future for All
2022-06-28 14:00 - 2022-06-30 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Join EPRI for this in‑person event — featuring immersive pre‑conference workshops, compelling and insightful agenda sessions, a comprehensive exposition, and multiple networking functions. The focus of the event will be how we can accelerate progress toward a low-carbon power sector and net-zero economy with targeted, equitable electrification solutions.
Learn more and register at https://www.electrification2022.com/.

NC Carbon Plan: Public Hearing (Durham)
2022-07-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Durham County Courthouse, 510 S. Dillard St., Durham, NC, 27701, United States

NC Carbon Plan: Public Hearing (Wilmington)
2022-07-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | New Hanover County Courthouse, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, 28401

Clean Air Advocacy Training: Air Quality 101
2022-07-16 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Virtual

North Carolina Offshore Wind and Wildlife Solutions Summit
2022-07-19 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Terraces On Sir Tyler, 1826 Sir Tyler Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28405, United States
This summit brings together leading resource experts from around the country to better understand solutions and best practices that will guide regulators, wind developers, and other stakeholders to a shared pathway for responsible offshore wind development.
Click here to learn more and register.

Clean Air Advocacy Training: Primer on Air Permits & Zoning
2022-07-25 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Virtual

NC Carbon Plan: Public Hearing (Asheville)
2022-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Buncombe County Courthouse, 60 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

NC Carbon Plan: Public Hearing (Charlotte)
2022-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, 28202

Webinar: An Alternative Carbon Plan for the Carolinas
2022-08-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual

Riverkeeper Float Fest
2022-08-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | River & Earth Adventures New River Outpost, 6201 Castle Ford Road, Todd, 28684, United States
This family-friendly event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m at River & Earth Adventures‘ New River Outpost in Todd, NC. Appalachian Mountain Brewery will offer local craft beer, food, and live music. Riverkeeper Float Fest proceeds benefit MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper. 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, so this year’s event will be a great way to celebrate this landmark legislation while supporting clean water in the High Country!
Learn more and register here.

2022 National Ambient Air Monitoring Conference
2022-08-22 08:00 - 2022-08-25 17:00 (America/New_York) | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
CleanAIRE NC’s Citizen Science Manager Denise Bruce and Environmental Justice Manager Daisha Williams will present at the 2022 National Ambient Air Monitoring Conference, sponsored by EPA in conjunction with the Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies (AAPCA) and the National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA). The conference is a must for federal, state, local and tribal air pollution organizations involved with operating, planning, or managing air monitoring networks and reporting data to AQS, and/or AIRNOW. Denise and Daisha’s presentation is scheduled for Wednesday’s Technical Session on Community Monitoring. Check out the draft agenda.
Learn more and register for the conference here.

NC Carbon Plan: Public Hearing (Virtual)
2022-08-23 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | Virtual

2022 Green Tie Awards
2022-09-07 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Merrimon-Wynne House, 500 N Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Each year, the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters hosts the annual Green Tie Awards to honor environmental champions who have stepped up and spoken out on conservation and climate issues. This year’s keynote presenter will be Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr.
Learn more and register at www.nclcv.org/green-tie-awards.

North Carolina Community Connections: Asthma and the Impact of Air Quality
2022-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
On Thursday, September 8th at 12 noon, the American Lung Association is hosting a live webinar featuring some of the state’s leading experts on asthma and air quality.
Panelists include:
• Lisa C. Cutshaw, MHS, RCP, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, CPFT — Respiratory Educator, Novant Health
• Markus Hill — CIO, Rodgers Builders and Lifelong Asthmatic
• Kirsten Minor — Health Manager, CleanAireNC
Together, they will share their insights and perspectives about asthma and the impact of air quality. To register for this event, click here.

Healthy Air Educational Series: Session 1
2022-09-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Health is recognized as a human right, yet health inequities still persist. Charlotte’s Historic West End Green District, in partnership with the Mecklenburg County Health Department, will host a virtual educational series for community residents on September 13th and September 24th. Participants will learn how air quality and health are connected. Led by medical professionals and health educators, including Dr. Raynard Washington, Director of Mecklenburg County Health Department, and Dr. Aaron Levy, MAHA Advisory Board member and pediatrician. The series is aimed at increasing the understanding of air pollution’s public health impacts and actions residents can take to protect themselves.
SESSION 1
The Link Between Air Pollution, COVID-19, & Chronic Illnesses
September 13, 2022 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
This session will include insights from local physicians regarding the connection between air pollution in the urban setting and links to this exposure as it relates to chronic illnesses. The session will also include solutions that promote clean air for all communities. Topics will cover:

Urban Air Pollution & Health Inequities
Linkage between Chronic Illness, COVID-19 and Air Pollution
Benefits of Green Spaces in the Historic West End Green District
What Are Your Resources

2022 NC Public Health Association Fall Educational Conference
2022-09-14 08:30 - 2022-09-16 11:00 (America/New_York) | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
The NCPHA Fall Educational Conference gathers public health professionals at every level, from students to mid-career professionals to retired experts from around the state, to exchange information and create a healthier North Carolina through effective public health practice and engaged citizens. Dedicated public health professionals who want to connect with peers, pick up new ideas, and gain skills to bring back to their workplace or community are encouraged to attend.
Learn more and register here.

BugFest 2022
2022-09-17 10:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, 27704, United States
BugFest is back downtown! The largest bug-centered event of its kind in the entire country, BugFest educates and engages the public in science and the natural world. Museum guests participate in more than 100 exhibits, crafts, games and activities as you interact with entomologists and other scientists while learning about the fascinating world of arthropods.
Make sure you stop by the CleanAIRE NC exhibit table and say hi!
BugFest 2024

BREATHE - A Community Celebration Benefiting CleanAIRE NC
2022-09-17 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Khali Yoga Center, 1210 E. 36th Street, Suite A, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States

Affordable Solar: A Webinar on Available Rebates
2022-09-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Access to solar power can be an expensive and complex process, but through educational resources, subsidies, and technological innovation, solar is more accessible than ever!
If your church or nonprofit wants solar, the time to learn and take action is now thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act’s 30% Direct Pay for nonprofits! If your nonprofit is a Duke Energy customer, the reasons are even more compelling because you can combine the Direct Pay option with the Duke Energy Solar Rebate, making solar even more affordable.
Learn more about solar:

How the IRA and the Duke Energy Nonprofit Solar Rebate can dramatically help nonprofits access solar energy.
How Solar Leasing Works.
The Steps in the Solar Purchasing and Leasing Processes and how they impact your organization.

Click here to register.

A conversation about Mecklenburg County's Environmental Justice Action Plan
2022-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Sustain Charlotte and CleanAIRE NC are pleased to invite you to a presentation and discussion about the county’s Environmental Justice Action Plan, which presents a framework for working toward racial equity and environmental justice among all communities, particularly those who have historically experienced unbalanced exposure to the consequences of environmental harm. This will be led by Mecklenburg County Sustainability & Resiliency Manager Erin Stanforth and CleanAIRE NC Environmental Justice Manager Daisha Williams.
In March 2021, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners adopted the Environmental Leadership Policy and Action Plan, a resolution that requires the county to embrace justice through equal protection and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
During this presentation, participants will learn about why the plan is being created and its timeline, and how you can contribute to building a healthier environment for residents across Mecklenburg County. This is also an excellent opportunity to share your own experiences with friends and neighbors.
Learn more and register here.

The Presidents Cup Westside Tree Adoption
2022-09-24 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
The 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club has graciously sponsored 222 trees to donate to the community members of Historic West End Green District and West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition. On September 24, Trees Charlotte will be offering trees to the residents of the following communities: Renaissance, Capital Drive, Winegate/Ponderosa, Bent Oaks/Kingspark, Westover Heights, Tyvola crossing – West Tyvola, Reid Park/Arbor Glen, Barringer Woods, Revolution Park, Clanton Park, Biddleville, Hyde Park, McCrorey Heights, Seversville, Wesley Heights, Bahama- Havana, Dalebrook, Eleanore Heights, Garden Park, Historic Washington Heights, Lincoln Heights Northwood Estates, Oaklawn Park, Trinity Park, and University Park Wilson Heights.
Learn more and register here.

Healthy Air Educational Series: Session 2
2022-09-24 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Health is recognized as a human right, yet health inequities still persist. Charlotte’s Historic West End Green District, in partnership with the Mecklenburg County Health Department, will host a virtual educational series for community residents on September 13th and September 24th. Participants will learn how air quality and health are connected. Led by medical professionals and health educators, including Dr. Raynard Washington, Director of Mecklenburg County Health Department, and Dr. Aaron Levy, MAHA Advisory Board member and pediatrician. The series is aimed at increasing the understanding of air pollution’s public health impacts and actions residents can take to protect themselves.
SESSION 2
Air Quality & You – Lifetime Health Impacts of Air Pollution
September 24, 2022 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
This session will cover how air pollution has the potential to impact us at all stages of our life. Participants will learn from healthcare professionals about how to protect those that are most vulnerable to the impacts of toxic air pollutants including pregnant women, children and seniors. Topics will cover:

Maternal & Fetal Health
Protecting Our Children’s Health
Senior Health
Reducing our exposure

40 Years of Environmental Justice: Birth in Warren County to Today & Beyond
2022-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
FREE webinar to wrap up the September commemorations of the 40th Anniversary of Warren County Protests.
This event will look at the birthing of the EJ movement, where we are today, and the future. The guest speakers have decades of direct experience in the EJ movement and will share their experiences, lessons learned, and what work still remains for the future of EJ in Warren County, North Carolina, and Beyond.
To learn more and register, click here.

The Smell of Money: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
2022-10-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, 28213, United States

North Carolina Marine Debris Symposium
2022-10-12 08:00 - 2022-10-14 17:00 (America/New_York) | Duke University Marine Laboratory, 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd, Beaufort, NC, 28516, United States
A forum for the exchange of information on recent developments, program ideas, and best management practices for marine debris research, policy development, and infrastructure that prevents or removes marine debris.
Learn more and register here.
