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Safety, drinking water sources at risk as Trump administration caves to coal ash polluters
Proposal eliminates protections against coal ash fought for by southern communities after contaminated water and disastrous spills CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—Granting the wishes of politically powerful polluters, the Trump administration issued a proposed rule to eliminate common-sense, nationwide minimum safeguards that protect clean water against coal ash pollution and prevent catastrophic coal ash spills and other disasters. Communities across the...
Federal court rules Forest Service unlawfully relied on flawed analysis to create Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — In a major victory for the communities and wildlife that depend on North Carolina’s Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina ruled...
Groups ask D.C. Circuit to set aside FERC certificate for MVP Southgate gas pipeline
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, seven conservation and community groups filed a court challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) authorization for Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, to construct the MVP Southgate gas pipeline. The...
Duke doubles down on expensive gas resources for proposed Carbon Plan
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.— Monopoly utility Duke Energy’s proposed resource plan is risky, lacks diversity of energy sources, and does not prioritize affordability for North Carolinians, experts shared in testimony filed by the Southern Environmental Law...
SELC files suits against DOJ and HHS to obtain public records
The complaints were filed after requests for records related to attempts to roll back civil rights protections were not answered. WASHINGTON — Today the Southern Environmental Law Center filed two complaints against federal agencies pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to obtain records related to...
Litigating against the illegal repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
WASHINGTON — Today the American Lung Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Public Health Association, and Physicians for Social Responsibility, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, filed a lawsuit in the...
Court allows Alabama Power solar fees to continue
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Wednesday, the US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama ruled for the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) and Alabama Power, granting their motions for summary judgment and allowing Alabama...
Commercial Fishermen and Landowners Statement on CP2 LNG DC Circuit Oral Arguments
WASHINGTON- The DC Circuit Court held oral arguments yesterday, which will determine whether Virginia-based Venture Global’s massive Calcasieu Pass 2 (CP2) liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal and pipeline in southwest Louisiana will be allowed to proceed. Earthjustice in partnership with the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of...
Allmond joins Spanberger administration as first ever Chief Energy Officer in Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Today Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed Josephus Allmond to join her administration as Chief Energy Officer. An Executive Order signed today created this new cabinet-level position to work to keep energy affordable, maintain reliability, and ensure Virginia meets long-term clean energy goals. Leadership in aligning Virginia’s energy policy and prioritizing solutions across multiple state agencies and programs will help the Commonwealth address pressing issues such...
Virginia offshore wind project now generating power
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — This week power generated by offshore wind is a reality in Virginia. Dominion Energy announced that its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project is now partially operational. The project, which is expected to be able to power...