Buffers matter. Here’s why:

Buffers are nature’s first line of defense for protecting our communities from flooding and drinking water from contamination. Why are our elected leaders trying to do away with them?

In remembrance: Everett Bowman

On Sunday, June 12, 2016, Everett Bowman, a  dedicated conservationist and NCLCV Board Member, passed away after a long battle with cancer. During his time with our organization, Everett wore his values on his sleeves, ensuring that everyone understood the critical need to protect our surroundings and our natural resources. Our hearts and prayers extend […]

The reality of “regulatory reform”

Reform. A bold, actionable term that inspires a sense of accomplishment and progress. Yes! We can improve and build out something more efficient and shiny. For the NC General Assembly, “regulatory reform” is thrown out to distract our attention as leaders seek to dismantle critical environmental and public health safeguards. Is all “regulatory reform” bad? Absolutely […]

Coal ash is complicated

There is no quick or easy solution in moving coal ash away from drinking water sources. But, that doesn’t justify delaying efforts further.

LTE: DEQ gave itself a political out on ash

Thanks to our member Steve for sharing his Letter to the Editor in Monday’s Charlotte Observer with us! Steve is the current chapter chair for the NC Sierra Club. He’s also chronicled Charlotte’s amazing outdoor art work.  DEQ gave itself a political out on ash In response to “Duke Energy must dig up ash, at […]

McCrory’s calculated move to eliminate expert voices

By Katie Todd, Director of Digital Strategies In our Conservation Insider Bulletin last week, editor Dan Besse noted a theme rising from two recently-filed legislative bills: the attempt to limit or even eliminate the voice of environmental and public health experts in keeping us and our natural resources safe. Two bills introduced illustrate this narrative: […]

Honoring our 2016 Green Tie Award winners

  Today, we will be celebrating North Carolina legislators and leaders who have prioritized our natural resources and quality of life in their work. Whether it is crafting statewide policy, educating the public on critical environmental issues, or linking two seemingly disparate movements (labor and conservation) together in a united cause, our 2016 Green Tie honorees […]

Clean energy: a uniter, not a divider

Recent polling shows that we all like clean energy. So why aren’t some of our elected officials listening?

Earth Day 2016 reflections

North Carolina. Whether you call it the Old North State, the Tar Heel State, home, or home away from home, it’s easy to fall in love with this place. On this celebrated Earth Day 2016, we wanted to push pause and take a moment to reflect on why you (and we) care so much about […]

Dear NC Legislators: Support Clean Energy Investments in 2016

Our state’s ascent to the top of national lists for energy-efficiency, green building, and solar installations didn’t happen overnight. Over the last two decades, North Carolina elected officials and business leaders took pro-active measures to put the state in a position to be successful in the burgeoning clean energy industry. Because of policies like the Renewable Energy […]