Scores of Scientists Urge N.C. Governor to Halt Duke Energy’s Fossil Fuel Buildout

Scores of Scientists Urge N.C. Governor to Halt Duke Energy’s Fossil Fuel Buildout

WASHINGTON— More than 60 U.S. research scientists today urged North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein to use his executive authority to stop Duke Energy Corp.’s fossil-fuel buildout and suppression of renewable energy solutions. These actions are critical to avoiding the worst damages of the climate emergency and to save lives, the scientists said. Four prominent public-health and climate scientists — professors Drew Shindell, Michael Mann and Paul Baker…