Climate Change
Executive Order on Climate and Clean Energy
Governor Cooper highlights North Carolina's commitment to fight climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lead the transition to a clean energy economy.
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North Carolina Greenhouse Gas Inventory
A draft of the statewide Greenhouse Gas Inventory is available for public review. Includes emissions and reductions in key categories from 1990-2017 and projections through 2030.
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Mitigation Goals for our Future
Through public and private partnerships, reduce North Carolina's net greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 2005 levels.
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Adaptation to Climate Change
We must protect life, environment, natural resources and the economy from climate change impacts. Here is how we plan to build resilient communities.
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DEQ will collaborate with North Carolina's citizens, power providers, businesses, local governments, state agencies and education partners to reduce carbon pollution while propelling the state into a new energy economy. DEQ will strive to make the state a national leader in the development and utilization of cleaner, more efficient, innovative technology solutions that create good jobs and protect the environment for all North Carolinians.
Climate Impacts in North Carolina
From the mountains to the coast, climate change will have far-reaching effects on our state.
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Interested in helping NC reduce environmental impacts and achieve its goal to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 40%?
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