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2019 Scorecard

A Message from Our Director

Executive Director Carrie Clark summarizes the 2019 legislative session.

Duke’s Dirty Dealing

Duke Energy tried all year to hike your bill, but together we stopped them.

An Unexpected Win for Solar

We derailed a bill that would have made solar more expensive.

Wind Ban No More

The wind ban reared its ugly head again, but we stopped it in its tracks.

“I Will Not Yield”

House leaders lied and played dirty tricks, but our champions fought back.

2019 Interactive Legislative Scorecard

Dive into your legislators’ scores.

Adversaries & Allies

See who led the fight for and against your rights.

Gov. Roy Cooper’s 2019 Scorecard

Where did our governor stand on our issues?

Climate Crisis

Hurricane Surge a Sign of Climate Change

Scientists say sudden strengthening of hurricanes is a sure sign of climate change.

Green Momentum as Conventions Begin

Two weeks of party nominating conventions bring the Trump and Biden records center stage.

Biden and VP Hopefuls Go Big on Climate

Biden, Harris, and Duckworth roll out ambitious climate and environmental justice plans.

Trump Guts Environmental Policy Act

His latest executive order slashes NEPA’s 50-year-old environmental protections.

Climate Crisis Committee Releases Plan

A U.S. House committee released “the most detailed climate plan in history.”

Hotlist 6/17/20: Our Summary of Gov. Cooper’s Climate Resilience Plan

It will help our state avoid and bounce back from extreme weather events.

Clean Energy

New Settlement Should Speed Solar

Duke Energy and clean energy advocates reached a deal to speed up solar projects.

Applicant Withdraws Sonic Blasting Request

A company is backing down from exploring our coast for oil but four more are waiting in the wings.

Big Oil Gets GOP Convention Love

Realizing they can’t save coal, delegates doubled down on oil at last week’s RNC.

Cal Cunningham’s Clean Campaign

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy examines Cal’s clean energy record.

DEQ Nixes Mountain Valley Pipeline Permit

DEQ denied the MVP water permit for its intended passage through our state.

SunBlockers Threaten Southeastern Solar

A new report shows some Southern utilities hold back solar energy production.

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clean energy

New Settlement Should Speed Solar

Duke Energy and clean energy advocates reached a deal to speed up solar projects.

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Applicant Withdraws Sonic Blasting Request

A company is backing down from exploring our coast for oil but four more are waiting in the wings.

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Big Hogs Fall Out

A competitor and one-time conspirator is suing Smithfield Foods, accusing it of being a monopoly.

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Cooper Challenges Rules Roadblocks

Gov. Cooper is suing a commission run by the legislature which has blocked environmental protections for decades.

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Request Your Absentee Ballot Online!

Get your ballot in the mail by filling out an easy form.

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Conservation Votes PAC Announces $2M Campaign for Cooper, NCGA Candidates

TV, mail, digital runs now through Election Day.

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Hurricane Surge a Sign of Climate Change

Scientists say sudden strengthening of hurricanes is a sure sign of climate change.

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Big Oil Gets GOP Convention Love

Realizing they can’t save coal, delegates doubled down on oil at last week’s RNC.

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Partisan PFAS?

In Fayetteville, Trump’s EPA chief delivered a politicized message instead of a real plan.

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