ABC 11: Carrboro leaders sue Duke Energy for damaging the environment, costing town, lawsuit says

CARRBORO, N.C. (WTVD) — The Town of Carrboro is hoping to make history by taking on the main energy supplier for the entire region.

The town is suing Duke Energy over what it said is the supplier’s impact on the climate.

“The climate crisis is here, and we are in an urgent fight for the future of this planet. And the window is closing,” said Mayor Barbara Foushee.