CleanAIRE NC

Charlotte Mecklenburg Climate Leaders Quarterly Meeting
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Special Guest Speaker, Sarah Hazel,
Chief Sustainability and Resiliency Officer, City of Charlotte
Sarah will provide a progress update on the City’s Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) and show us how to use the SEAP Dashboard to assess how and in which sectors carbon reductions are being made. Please join us for this important opportunity to learn how the City is taking leadership on the critical issue of climate change.
Zoom Link:
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For more information, contact June Blotnick at juneleaf77@gmail.com.

Juneteenth Events Around the State
2024-06-18 - 2024-06-23 | NC
June 19th, 1865, marked a pivotal moment for racial justice in America. This Juneteenth, let’s celebrate freedom and progress! Explore the amazing events happening all week in North Carolina and join the festivities. Find the full list on our blog!
https://cleanairenc.org/blog/2024/06/17/juneteenth-events-across-nc/

Yoga @ Patagonia Charlotte
2024-06-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Patagonia Charlotte, 101 W Worthington Ave #180, Charlotte, 28203
Grab your friends and your yoga mat and meet us at Patagonia Charlotte for a free yoga session. All skill/experience levels are welcome—good times guaranteed. Join us in building community and connection through yoga!

Public Hearing: Roxboro Gas Plant Buildout
2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Person County Courthouse, 105 South Main Street, Roxboro, NC, 27573, United States
Duke Energy’s proposal to expand the use of natural gas at its Roxboro Power Plant raises numerous health concerns for Person County communities. But here’s the good news: you have a chance to make your voice heard!
The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) is holding public hearings to hear from YOU about this project.
Person County Public Hearing Dates
Virtual
Wednesday, June 12 | 6:30pm
A link to view the hearing will
be available at www.ncuc.gov
Roxboro (in-person)
Thursday, June 13 | 7:00pm
Person County Courthouse
105 South Main Street – Superior Courtroom
Roxboro, NC 27573

Need help preparing for the public hearing? You can find a list of Talking Points here. You can also find tips and suggestions for providing public testimony in CleanAIRE NC’s Advocacy Toolkit (page 7).
Let’s show the NCUC that Catawba County supports clean energy and holding Duke Energy accountable to its climate commitments!

Public Hearing: Roxboro Gas Plant Buildout (Virtual)
2024-06-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual

Charlotte Sustainability Summit
2024-06-08 08:30 - 15:00 | The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 E 9th St, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
This full-day event will include multiple workshops and discussions from different nonprofit organizations, including CleanAIRE NC, to highlight the impact of collaborative efforts in advancing sustainability in Charlotte.
Learn More and Register >>
Discussions will cover topics ranging from transportation, trails and land conservation, greenways and parks, waste solutions, urban planning, local food and more.
AGENDA
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Check in and Networking
9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Welcome
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Block 1 – offering 4 concurrent sessions*
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Block 2 – offering 4 concurrent sessions*
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Keynote and Lunch
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Networking opps/Wrap Up Session

Public Hearing: Marshall Gas Plant Buildout (Virtual)
2024-06-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Duke Energy’s proposal to expand the use of natural gas at its Marshall Power Plant raises numerous health concerns for Catawba County communities. But here’s the good news: you have a chance to make your voice heard!
The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) is holding public hearings to hear from YOU about this project.
Catawba County Public Hearing Dates
Newton (in-person)
Wednesday, June 5 | 7:00pm
Catawba County Courthouse
100 Government Drive – Courtroom 10
Newton, NC 28658
Virtual
Thursday, June 6 | 6:30pm
A link to view the hearing will
be available at www.ncuc.gov

Need help preparing for the public hearing? You can find a list of Talking Points here. You can also find tips and suggestions for providing public testimony in CleanAIRE NC’s Advocacy Toolkit (page 7).
Let’s show the NCUC that Catawba County supports clean energy and holding Duke Energy accountable to its climate commitments!

Public Hearing: Marshall Gas Plant Buildout (Newton)
2024-06-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Catawba County Courthouse, 100 Government Drive, Newton, NC, 28658, United States

Public Comment Workshop – Duke Energy's Gas Buildout
2024-06-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Duke Energy is proposing to build the first of two new methane gas plants near the site of the Roxboro coal plant. In mid-June, the NC Utilities Commission will hold public hearings to get feedback from the public about Duke’s plans. Join the NC League of Conservation Voters for a virtual workshop to learn more about Duke’s plans and prepare to speak at one of the upcoming hearings!
Register at https://www.mobilize.us/lcvnc/event/629662/.

Bike & Walk with Charlotte Regional Transportation Coalition
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
CRTC is hosting an advocacy workshop on Saturday, May 18 (10am-noon) at Kilborne Park (2600 Kilborne Drive). If you can, please plan to ride or bring your bike for a group ride or lace up your tennis shoes for a walk during the workshop! You are also welcome to stay at the park for a guided group dialogue if you prefer not to bike or walk. Snacks will be provided but please bring your own water bottle!
Learn more & RSVP >>

Carbon Plan Public Hearing: Durham
2024-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Durham County Courthouse, 510 S. Dillard St., Durham, NC, 27701, United States
The NC Carbon Plan will determine how we transition to clean energy and ensure a just and equitable future for all communities. Lawmakers are actively seeking public input to ensure the Carbon Plan reflects the needs and aspirations of all NC residents, and have scheduled a series of public hearings across the state, including in Durham on April 30th. Now, we need to ensure community perspectives are heard. Let’s pack every room to support a Carbon Plan built around clean energy and environmental justice!
2024 Public Hearing Dates
Asheville
April 9, 2024 | 7:00pm
Buncombe County Courthouse
60 Court Plaza – Courtroom 1-A
Charlotte
April 10, 2024 | 7:00pm
Mecklenburg County Courthouse
832 E. 4th Street – Courtroom 5350
Virtual
April 23, 2024 | 6:30pm
Webex Registration will be posted when available

Wilmington
April 29, 2024 | 7:00pm
New Hanover County Courthouse
316 Princess Street – Courtroom 317
Durham
April 30, 2024 | 7:00pm
Durham County Courthouse
510 S. Dillard Street – Courtroom D7

Need help preparing for the public hearing? Join CleanAIRE NC and community leaders on March 13th for a Lunch & Learn webinar to support community engagement in the Carbon Plan process!
This webinar will equip participants with valuable knowledge, tips, and resources on how to effectively engage during public hearings and submit compelling written comments. Register for the webinar today at: https://bit.ly/CarbonPlanQA

Carbon Plan Public Hearing: Wilmington
2024-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | New Hanover County Courthouse, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, 28401
The NC Carbon Plan will determine how we transition to clean energy and ensure a just and equitable future for all communities. Lawmakers are actively seeking public input to ensure the Carbon Plan reflects the needs and aspirations of all NC residents, and have scheduled a series of public hearings across the state, including in Wilmington on April 29th. Now, we need to ensure community perspectives are heard. Let’s pack every room to support a Carbon Plan built around clean energy and environmental justice!
2024 Public Hearing Dates
Asheville
April 9, 2024 | 7:00pm
Buncombe County Courthouse
60 Court Plaza – Courtroom 1-A
Charlotte
April 10, 2024 | 7:00pm
Mecklenburg County Courthouse
832 E. 4th Street – Courtroom 5350
Virtual
April 23, 2024 | 6:30pm
Webex Registration will be posted when available

Wilmington
April 29, 2024 | 7:00pm
New Hanover County Courthouse
316 Princess Street – Courtroom 317
Durham
April 30, 2024 | 7:00pm
Durham County Courthouse
510 S. Dillard Street – Courtroom D7

Need help preparing for the public hearing? Join CleanAIRE NC and community leaders on March 13th for a Lunch & Learn webinar to support community engagement in the Carbon Plan process!
This webinar will equip participants with valuable knowledge, tips, and resources on how to effectively engage during public hearings and submit compelling written comments. Register for the webinar today at: https://bit.ly/CarbonPlanQA

Headlines & Footnotes: Environmental Justice in an Age of Planetary Crisis
2024-04-24 09:00 - 18:00 | Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, 27109
The FREE daylong Environmental and Epistemic Justice summit will bring together faculty, legal scholars, organizers, media, and health professionals to explore ways to create a more just and sustainable world through and environmental justice lens.
Featured panels include:
Environmental Justice Journalism
Environmental Justice and Health
Environmental Justice Organizing and Activism
Environmental Justice and the Law
Environmental Justice in the Curriculum
Register >>

Virtual Public Hearing: NC Carbon Plan
2024-04-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
The NC Carbon Plan will determine how we transition to clean energy and ensure a just and equitable future for all communities. Lawmakers are actively seeking public input to ensure the Carbon Plan reflects the needs and aspirations of all NC residents, and have scheduled a series of public hearings across the state, including a virtual hearing on April 23rd. Now, we need to ensure community perspectives are heard. Let’s pack every room to support a Carbon Plan built around clean energy and environmental justice!
2024 Public Hearing Dates
Asheville
April 9, 2024 | 7:00pm
Buncombe County Courthouse
60 Court Plaza – Courtroom 1-A
Charlotte
April 10, 2024 | 7:00pm
Mecklenburg County Courthouse
832 E. 4th Street – Courtroom 5350
Virtual
April 23, 2024 | 6:30pm
Webex Registration will be posted when available

Wilmington
April 29, 2024 | 7:00pm
New Hanover County Courthouse
316 Princess Street – Courtroom 317
Durham
April 30, 2024 | 7:00pm
Durham County Courthouse
510 S. Dillard Street – Courtroom D7

Need help preparing for the public hearing? Join CleanAIRE NC and community leaders on March 13th for a Lunch & Learn webinar to support community engagement in the Carbon Plan process!
This webinar will equip participants with valuable knowledge, tips, and resources on how to effectively engage during public hearings and submit compelling written comments. Register for the webinar today at: https://bit.ly/CarbonPlanQA

NC Environmental Film Screening
2024-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
NC Environmental Film Screening & Discussion
April 20 | Charlotte Museum of History | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for an eye-opening evening exploring the state’s environmental landscape through film. This special screening showcases two powerful documentaries highlighting the diverse impacts we have on our cherished land and ecosystems. Witness firsthand the stories of communities and the individuals fighting to protect them.
Engage in a Q&A session after the films, fueled by light snacks and a cash bar. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to delve deeper into the heart of North Carolina’s environment – gather your friends, family, and fellow citizens, and join us for an unforgettable evening!
*$20 suggested donation at the door
RSVP >>

Charlotte Earth Day 2024
2024-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
If you’re in Charlotte, join us for Earth Day April 20th at the Charlotte Museum of History. Show up for the cause and discover new ways to lower your carbon footprint, promote green energy, and find communities that share the same vision.
Save the Date!

2024 Carolinas Climate Summit
2024-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 | NC
Join WFAE and climate experts, community leaders and advocates for a day-long series of sessions exploring the impact of climate change in the Carolinas and how people at every level are addressing it.
UNC Charlotte
320 E. 9th Street
Charlotte
For more information and to register visit: https://carolinasclimatesummit.org/

Smell of Money Screening and Panel Discussion
2024-04-18 05:00 - 19:00 | UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28223
Join the UNC Charlotte Office of Sustainability for a screening of The Smell of Money from 5-7 pm in the Halton Reading Room on UNC Charlotte campus. This film addresses the environmental and social impacts of large-scale animal agriculture in North Carolina. A panel discussion will follow the film featuring Jeff Robbins, Executive Director, CleanAIRE NC; Brandon Jones, Catawba Riverkeeper; and Brian Magi, Associate Professor, UNC Charlotte Dept of Geography and Earth Sciences.

Transformative Communities Region 4 Climate Convening
2024-04-16 08:00 - 15:30 | NC
Dream.Org is pleased to invite you to the Transformative Communities Region 4 Climate Convening, in collaboration with the Rural Beacon Initiative. This convening will bring together experts, community leaders, and stakeholders to learn about the Inflation Reduction Act funding opportunities. We will discuss strategies and initiatives for promoting climate equity and environmental justice across the state.
Sign Up >>

Rural Transportation Workshop: Building Clean Connected Communities
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00 | NC
At this workshop, we’re charting the course for improved transportation in rural Western North Carolina. Through community-led sessions, peer discussions, and connections with resources and support organizations, we’ll gain insights and tools to address your community’s unique transportation challenges and bring sustainable mobility solutions home. Please join us to be a part of this transformative journey.
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT0bMNTu3b_rwnIf3Nl7ola7_Wge0IePrc2ALbRxaRcTrz0w/viewform
When: Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Historic Marion Train Depot, 58 Depot Street, Marion, NC 28752
Details: This event is free. Doors will open at 10:30. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Co-sponsored by West Marion, Inc., CleanAIRE NC, EJCAN, Environmental Defense Fund, North Carolina Black Alliance, MDC, MountainTrue, and the Southern Environmental Law Center

Carbon Plan Rally & Public Hearing: Charlotte
2024-04-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, 28202
April 10, 2024 | 5:00pm Rally | 7:00pm Public Hearing
Mecklenburg County Courthouse, Courtroom 5350
832 E. 4th Street
Parking is available in the nearby parking deck at the corner of McDowell and 4th streets.
Join us for the Carbon Plan Hearing on Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00 pm at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse in uptown Charlotte. The Charlotte hearing is one of four in-person hearings being held across the state to take public comment on Duke Energy’s proposed changes to the NC Carbon Plan originally approved by the Utilities Commission in December, 2022.
On April 10th before the Charlotte hearing, a press conference and rally will be held at 5:00 pm behind the Courthouse, 832 E. Fourth Street.
The Carbon Plan significantly impacts every North Carolinian – from air quality and public health to economic opportunities and environmental sustainability. Organizers intend to use the rally to call out the NCUC and their lack of power against Duke Energy thus far.
Speakers at the rally will discuss the negative impacts the updated Carbon Plan will continue to have on BIPOC and low-income individuals already struggling to pay their energy bills. Community leaders and energy advocates will share insights on how North Carolina communities can build a collective voice. Attendees will walk away with actionable steps to voice their concerns and shape the plan’s direction during this public comment process.

Carbon Plan Public Hearing: Asheville
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Buncombe County Courthouse, 60 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The NC Carbon Plan will determine how we transition to clean energy and ensure a just and equitable future for all communities. Lawmakers are actively seeking public input to ensure the Carbon Plan reflects the needs and aspirations of all NC residents, and have scheduled a series of public hearings across the state, starting April 9th in Asheville. Now, we need to ensure community perspectives are heard. Let’s pack every room to support a Carbon Plan built around clean energy and environmental justice!
2024 Public Hearing Dates
Asheville
April 9, 2024 | 7:00pm
Buncombe County Courthouse
60 Court Plaza – Courtroom 1-A
Charlotte
April 10, 2024 | 7:00pm
Mecklenburg County Courthouse
832 E. 4th Street – Courtroom 5350
Virtual
April 23, 2024 | 6:30pm
Webex Registration will be posted when available

Wilmington
April 29, 2024 | 7:00pm
New Hanover County Courthouse
316 Princess Street – Courtroom 317
Durham
April 30, 2024 | 7:00pm
Durham County Courthouse
510 S. Dillard Street – Courtroom D7

Need help preparing for the public hearing? Join CleanAIRE NC and community leaders on March 13th for a Lunch & Learn webinar to support community engagement in the Carbon Plan process!
This webinar will equip participants with valuable knowledge, tips, and resources on how to effectively engage during public hearings and submit compelling written comments. Register for the webinar today at: https://bit.ly/CarbonPlanQA

Northhampton Community Health Day
2024-04-06 09:30 - 14:30 | NC

Shaping the Carbon Plan Through Community Engagement
2024-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

2024 Minority Health Conference
2024-02-23 09:00 - 16:30 | Friday Conference Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
The Minority Health Conference is the largest and longest-running student-led health conference in the country. The conference aims to raise awareness around health disparities and mobilize students, academics, and community members to take action for change.
Learn more here.

Forever Chemicals: North Carolina's Toxic Tap Water (Documentary Screening)
2024-02-21 18:15 - 19:30 | The RAD Brewing Co., 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join NC Conservation Network for a special screening of WRAL’s 20-minute documentary, Forever Chemicals: North Carolina’s Toxic Tap Water. Also known as PFAS chemicals, they’ve been found across the state and are harming our communities’ health and well-being. The screening will start promptly at 6:15 so we encourage you to arrive early to secure your spot and mingle with everyone in attendance. If you plan to come, RSVP by clicking the link below, or email kristen@ncconservationnetwork.org if you have any questions.
Reserve your tickets: https://action.ncconservationnetwork.org/page/62743/subscribe/1
Stick around after the screening to join a short discussion about forever chemicals in our state and learn about some immediate actions you can take to help stop forever chemical pollution. NC Conservation Network also will be raffling off a reusable tote bag!

PEPH 2024 | Climate Change and Environmental Justice: Engaging Diverse Teams
2024-02-20 09:00 - 2024-02-22 17:00 | The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
The purpose of this three-day meeting is to bring grantees and partners within the Partnerships for Environmental Public Health network together for the first time since February 2020 to discuss common issues, approaches, and opportunities. The focus will be on engaging diverse teams in the context of the intersection of climate change and environmental justice.
Registration is free and open to the public. Follow the link to register for the meeting!

Invasive Plant Removal at the Charlotte Museum of Natural History
2024-02-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
Join Clean AIRE NC for Invasive Plants Removal at The Charlotte Museum of History! The museum’s mission is to build and maintain a nature trail, creating a certified native plant and wildlife habitat, and we need your help! Bring your landscaping tools and equipment (loppers, small handsaws, weeding tools, hand shovels, garden gloves, etc.)! We will have a limited selection of tools available to borrow if you don’t have any of your own.
Sign up to volunteer here!

2024 Research Triangle Environmental Health Collaborative Summit
2024-02-05 09:00 - 2024-02-06 13:00 | North Carolina Biotechnology Center, 15 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC, 27709, United States
The Research Triangle Environmental Health Collaborative will hold its 2024 Summit, “Transitioning to a Net-zero Energy Future in North Carolina: Equity, Environmental, and Economic Considerations” on February 5 & 6, 2024 at the NC Biotech Center in RTP, NC. The Summit will consider NC’s zero-carbon future and implications for environmental health with discussions in three topic areas: 1) Energy/Power, 2) Building, Agriculture/Forestry/Wood Pellet, and 3) Transportation.
Learn more and register here: https://environmentalhealthcollaborative.org/2024-summit/
Additional partners for this summit include US EPA, NIEHS, Duke, NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC DEQ, NC Commerce, and RTI International. Attendees will include stakeholders, thought leaders, and experts representing state/federal/local governments, academia/research, community groups, and businesses across North Carolina.
Goals of the Summit include understanding the opportunities and challenges in NC from a transition to a net-zero CO2 future, developing a framework for characterizing the full positive and negative consequences (with an emphasis on impacts on rural and urban underserved communities), identifying the “low hanging fruit” net zero investments, and helping identify gaps in data and scientific understanding.

Climate Justice: How It Helps All Of Us
2024-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Catawba College, 2300 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC, 28144, United States
Join the Reimagining America Project and others on February 1st for a community conversation on the intersections of climate inequities, and the social and environmental changes needed to empower and bring effective, local solutions to NC communities.
CleanAIRE NC’s Jeffrey Robbins joins a panel discussion with other distinguished speakers including Gemale Black (Salisbury-Rowan NAACP), Edgar Miller (Yadkin River Keeper), Jennifer Roberts (former Mayor of Charlotte), and Dr. Mercedes Quesada-Embid (Catawba College).
Refreshments begin at 6PM. Click here to register and learn more about the event.
