Action Items & News
Are you fired up about climate change? Are you looking for a place to connect with other climate-minded people? Are you eager to make change locally? You’re in the right place!
Charlotte Mecklenburg Climate Leaders (CMCL) is your one-stop shop for everything climate and environment related in the region. On this page, you will find ongoing advocacy opportunities such as petitions, rallies, email campaigns, and coalition building. You can also see upcoming events in the box to the right.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Send us an email at cmcl@cleanairenc.org to add an action item or inquire about something you see. If we can’t answer your question, we’ll point you to the right coalition organization or individual to help you.
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The Basics of Char-Meck Public Transportation Management
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Steve Copulsky, CMCL Steering Committee member, August 2026 Are you trying to understand transportation management in the Charlotte area? CATS stands for the Charlotte Area Transportation System. CATS runs our buses, light rail, streetcar and microtransit. The newly formed MPTA (Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority) oversees CATS and makes the big planning decisions, essentially serving…
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OpEd-CRITICAL EPA CHANGE
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Directly copied from Charlotte Observer Aug 16th, 2026 The EPA is proposing to remove the minimum requirement to notify the public and allow their comments on new minor air pollutant construction projects. “Minor” is a misnomer here because in cities and residential communities these sites often greatly outnumber those of the alternative “Major” category.…
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