NC is a Swing State in the Presidential Race
The 2024 presidential race is heating up in North Carolina, as both presidential campaigns make clear that they regard NC as a swing state.
Public Demands More Clean Energy and Less Fossil Fuels
Members of the public strongly panned Duke Energy’s “Carbon Plan” as the public hearing schedule wrapped up last week in Durham.
Cooper Submits Green Budget; House Starts Pro-Polluter Bill
Governor Cooper submits his version of the state budget prioritizing the environment while the legislature heads in the opposite direction.
Benefits of Clean Energy Economy Are Moving South
Benefits of clean energy economy highlight the strengthening alliance of environmental advocacy organizations and labor groups in the South.
Honest Voting Mistakes Are Not Felonies
Good news! A federal court has told NC District Attorneys that they are not allowed to prosecute “felony disenfranchisement” cases.
EPA Slashes Carbon Emissions
The new EPA rules will slash 1.38 billion tons of carbon emissions. These are the toughest rules on the power sector’s carbon pollution yet.
NCLCV Applauds Stringent New EPA Power Plant Pollution Rules
NCLCV applauds stringent new EPA power plant pollution rules. Duke Energy’s proposed gas buildout makes no sense in light of new rules.
Urge NCUC To Oppose Dirty Gas in Roxboro
Take action! Join us and urge the North Carolina Utility Commission (NCUC) to oppose new dirty gas in Roxboro, North Carolina.
EPA Designates Two PFAS as Hazardous Substances
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated two PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under the Superfund cleanup law.
Wind Energy Sets New Global Record
The global capacity for wind energy continues to break records, but the outcome of the 2024 election could pose a big risk to this progress.