NC DEQ: Climate Change

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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Vision

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.