Press Releases
Federal Judge Denies Administration’s Request to Move Challenge of Clean Water Attack to Texas Court
A federal judge in SC today denied the Environmental Protection Agency’s request to move to Texas a challenge of the administration’s effort to strip away critical safeguards of the Clean Water Act, one of the...
Groups Request Evidence of Behind-Closed-Doors Discussions between Georgia Power, PSC
Georgia groups filed a joint motion for additional evidence of behind-closed-doors discussions between Georgia Power and some of the Public Service Commissioners leading up to the decision to continue the Vogtle nuclear expansion project.
Groups File to Immediately Stop GenX Pollution from Chemours Fayetteville Facility
On behalf of Cape Fear River Watch, the Southern Environmental Law Center today asked the Department of Environmental Quality to use its existing authority to require Chemours to immediately stop all emissions and discharges of...
Virginia SCC Defends Rights of Renewable Customers
The Virginia SCC sent a clear message today when it rejected Dominion’s request for approval of a renewable product that would have eliminated the utility’s competition from selling renewable energy to large commercial companies...
Dominion IRP Stuck in the Past
Dominion’s annual release of its Integrated Resource Plan demonstrates that, once again, Dominion only puts customers’ best interests ahead of shareholders when required by law.
SELC Challenges Alabama Power’s Unjust Fees Targeting Rooftop Solar Customers
Alabama citizens and conservation groups are challenging Alabama Power’s unjust monthly fee imposed on customers who install and use rooftop solar systems to power some of the energy needs at their homes, businesses, and schools.
Today’s USFWS Status Review of Endangered Red Wolves
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.–The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following statement by senior attorney Sierra Weaver regarding the long overdue status review of endangered red wolves published today by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency.
Holden Beach Withdraws Terminal Groin Applications After Finding Project Fiscally Irresponsible
“We commend the Holden Beach Board of Commissioners for doing the right thing for its beaches, its residents and visitors, and its budget,” said Geoff Gisler, senior attorney.
Settlement Agreement Reached for U.S. 70 Havelock Bypass
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the Sierra Club, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, have signed a settlement agreement that will allow NCDOT to proceed with the U.S. 70 Havelock Bypass in...
Virginia State Water Control Board Stands up for Water
The Virginia State Water Board yesterday used its authority to demand more information as to whether the approvals granted for the ACP and MVP projects under Nationwide Permit 12 are adequate to protect Virginia waterways.