Your Environmental Values Are Our Priorities

NC League of Conservation Voters (NCLCV) is the state’s leading pragmatic, nonpartisan voice for our state’s environment. Members like you are fighting for clean air, clean water, and clean energy for every North Carolinian. Join us in that fight now!

Defenders of Clean Air, Clean Water, and Clean Energy

We’re not just a presence at the General Assembly; we’re a voice at the ballot box. Join us in safeguarding North Carolina’s environment, clean air, clean water, and promoting clean energy.

We Honor Environmental Champions

We host our annual Green Tie Awards to honor environmental champions who have stepped up and spoken out on our issues at the General Assembly and in the public. Get your tickets today!

Climate Crisis

Burgum Escalates Trump’s War on Wind Energy
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum escalates Trump’s war on wind energy by halting all construction on a wind energy project.
Stand Up for Solar, Farmland, and Local Economies
Take action! Stand up for solar energy and other clean, affordable energy by telling your legislators to oppose House Bill 729.
FEMA Halts Disaster Mitigation Grants
Trump Orders Attacks on State Efforts to Fight Climate Change
Trump directed the Justice Department to go after states fighting climate change. This could make us pay for dirty, expensive energy.
Unconstitutional Attempt to Limit States’ Environmental Authority
Trump’s newest executive order unconstitutionally strips states’ environmental authority and is a direct threat to NC communities.
Trump Fires Entire Office; Millions Left Unprotected
Imagine your family lacks the income to keep the heat on during an emergency. Trump just fired the entire office that could have helped you.

Environmental Justice

NC Community Fights Injustice
An environmental case in NC state courts now carries strong overtones of racial injustice. It could be a sign.
Trump Assault on Environmental Justice
The Trump Administration is waging all-out war against environmental justice efforts across every federal department.
Trump Executive Orders Assault Environment
Trump released executive orders designed to accelerate the climate crisis, undermine clean energy, and despoil public lands, waters, and air.
2024: NC’s Clean Energy Year in Review
Michelle “Meech” Carter, NCLCV’s Clean Energy Campaigns Director, on NC’s top clean energy news in 2024, and how to get involved in 2025.
Major State-Level Environmental Wins
North Carolinians made a strong statement at the polls, electing environmental leaders to top state executive positions and the legislature.
NCLCV Statement on Expensive Carbon Plan
NCLCV expresses its profound disappointment at the NCUC’s order on Duke Energy’s dirty and expensive carbon plan.

Action Alerts

Here are the latest ways you can take action to protect the environment.

NCGA Targeting Our Wetlands… Again
Wetlands are not only vital to protection against natural disasters but are a vital portion of our economy. Yet, the NCGA is targeting them.
Bad Neighbor Bill; Take Action!
A new bill contains a sweeping scheme to gut zoning and land use planning. This bill would be more accurately named the “Bad Neighbor Bill.”
Stand Up for Solar, Farmland, and Local Economies
Take action! Stand up for solar energy and other clean, affordable energy by telling your legislators to oppose House Bill 729.
Protect our Democracy
Help protect our democracy by calling out Jefferson Griffin’s attempt to steal the NC Supreme Court election.
Provide More Aid to WNC
Take action! S.B. 382 does not prioritize Western NC. Tell your legislators to reject this political stunt and provide more aid to WNC!
Common Sense Energy Efficiency
Reasonable energy efficiency codes for buildings saves us money, but there’s a chance these requirements could be thrown out.

Get Access to Energy Funding

Energy Funds for All is a resource guide to help NC and SC residents access support for home and community energy projects.

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Take Action Today

Right now, you can be a voice for North Carolina’s people and natural resources. Sign a petition. Contact your elected officials. Demand accountability from corporate polluters. Spread the word to your friends and networks through email and social media.

NCLCV provides you with scorecards on how your elected officials voted on environmental issues, insider email updates, and information on how you can get involved in protecting your community. 

Holding Leaders Accountable

NCLCV is the state’s leading pragmatic, nonpartisan voice for protecting our state’s environment.

North Carolinians, from the mountains to the sea, share a belief in protecting our air and water, maintaining the health of our communities, and ensuring our quality of life. Our elected officials have not always prioritized these values. That’s why our work is critical.

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Your support helps NCLCV continue our critical work advocating for sound environmental policies and holding our decision-makers accountable. 

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Join the Fight

Help us fight for fair maps, free elections, clean air, clean water, and clean energy for every North Carolinian!

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