Climate change will impact our state’s economy, environment, and people. Over the next 80 years, the state can expect disruptive sea level rise, increasingly hot nights, and more days …

Climate change in North Carolina is of concern due to its impacts on the environment, climate, people, and economy of North Carolina. "Most of the state has warmed one-half to one degree …

North Carolina’s climate is changing. Most of the state has warmed one-half to one degree (F) in the last century, and the sea is rising about one inch every decade. Higher water levels are …

The North Carolina Climate Science Report is a scientific assessment of historical climate trends and potential future climate change in North Carolina under increased greenhouse gas …

Jan 16, 2025 · North Carolina’s Outer Banks are a collection of barrier islands that support unique coastal ecosystems and economies. The Outer Banks are particularly vulnerable to sea level …

Under Governor Cooper’s leadership, North Carolina is moving into a clean energy and climate resilient economy that will create jobs, reduce harmful emissions and protect our environment. …

Weather is becoming more violent and unpredictable, with more powerful storms, rainfall shifts, flooding, hotter summers, and drought leading to more wildfires. These changes are causing …

As directed by Executive Order 80, the North Carolina Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan is the state’s most comprehensive effort to date, based on science and stakeholder input, …

North Carolina has five existing state goals regarding climate action and GHG reduction targets, including a 50% reduction from 2005 levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions as soon as …

In Executive Order 80: North Carolina's Commitment to Address Climate Change and Transition to a Clean Energy Economy, Governor Roy Cooper laid out a series of goals for the state to …