The Town Council of Carrboro has filed a lawsuit against Duke Energy, alleging the utility misled the public about fossil fuel emissions and the timeline for renewable energy adoption. Supported and funded by NC WARN, the suit seeks damages for climate-related harms, pointing to Hurricane Helene’s impact as an example. The suit was filed in Orange County Superior Court in Hillsborough.

Yael Ossowski of the Consumer Choice Center joined Spectrum News NC to break down the strange lawsuit and how it aims to hurt the emerging nuclear energy sector.