Education & Resources: The Facts About Solar
A new report helps to debunk the alternative facts surrounding solar energy in North Carolina.
Hotlist 3/29/17: HB467 puts foreign profits ahead of NC communities
In this week’s Hotlist, we take a look at House Bill 467, a bill that puts foreign profits ahead of NC families and property owners.
Our response: HB467 a buy-out for foreign profits in exchange for safety of NC communities
House Bill 467 is an attempt by lawmakers to put the interests of a Chinese-owned company ahead of the health and safety of North Carolina families hurt by hog waste.
Washington Watch: Trump State Department Approves Pipeline
Despite Big Oil billionaire Secretary Rex Tillerson recusing himself from decision, the U.S. State Department issues permit for Keystone XL pipeline.
Education & Resources: Local Knowledge Is Key to Climate Change Response
It’s clear from the actions of NC lawmakers that too many state elected officials want to bury their heads in sand rather than address climate change. It’s time to go local.
Conservation Events: Duke Gas Plant Stakeholder Meeting
Speak out tonight (March 27) against proposed natural gas plant for Duke University.
Judicial Watch: Split Decision on Executive Powers
A key judicial panel has delivered a split decision on the fight between the General Assembly and Governor Roy Cooper over the balance of powers between the branches of government
Legislative Watch: An Ill Wind and a Goodly Land
Even after the state’s first onshore wind farm begins generating clean power, NC lawmakers file more anti-wind bills.
Education & Resources: Duke Could Save Billions with Solar
Education & Resources: Duke Could Save Billions with Solar A new analysis shows that Duke Energy could save its ratepaying customers nearly $10 billion with an alternative strategic plan that continues expanding solar and wind energy, retires aging coal plants early, and drops its budget-busting proposal to build a hugely expensive new nuclear plant in […]
Washington Watch: Trump Attacks Fuel Efficiency, EPA
Washington Watch: Trump Attacks Fuel Efficiency, EPA The new administration in Washington continued its assault on our environment last week by targeting auto fuel efficiency standards. Trump directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to re-open its completed examination of auto fuel efficiency standards, with the intent of weakening them. Prior to President Obama’s leaving […]
