North Carolina
Recognizing the profound implications that global warming and climate variation could have on the economy, environment and quality of life in North Carolina, the Climate Action Plan Advisory Group (CAPAG) was established with the aim of developing proposals for dealing with global climate change in North Carolina. CAPAG's efforts will complement the Legislative Commission on Global Climate Change that the N.C. General Assembly established in 2005.
The Division of Air Quality, within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has managed CAPAG, which is made up of about 40 members representing a broad range of stakeholders including industry, environmental groups, government agencies, academic institutions, agriculture, forestry, coastal interests, real estate, tourism, banking, insurance and other businesses.