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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

Trump: Drill, Dig, and Pipe More and Faster

His latest rule rollback would undo decades of protections against environmental and climate impacts.

A Closer Look at the Wood Pellet Industry

It’s worsening the climate crisis around the globe, and the N&O investigated.

A Message from Our Director

Executive Director Carrie Clark summarizes the 2019 legislative session.

Speaker Signals Future Climate Policy Change

Pelosi’s UN climate conference attendance showed U.S. committed to acting if power changes hands.

Complaint: Our Bills Shouldn’t Pay for Climate Denial Political Ads

Do you want Duke Energy using your power bills to stop clean energy progress?

Onshore Risks of Offshore Drilling

New report: offshore drilling would destroy our economy and environment across the state.

Clean Energy

Coal Ash — Looking at Duke’s Plans

How are they planning to comply with the order to close all their remaining pits?

A Glass Half Full

There were few legislative wins in 2019 but hope is on the horizon.

What Will New Utilities Commission Majority Mean?

Gov. Cooper’s appointees are a majority, giving advocates hope on clean energy and rate hikes.

Coal Losing to Renewables

Trump is trying to prop up coal, but he can’t stop market demand for clean energy.

Gov. Roy Cooper’s 2019 Scorecard

Where did our governor stand on our issues?

Adversaries & Allies

See who led the fight for and against your rights.

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Green Tie

2020 Green Tie Awards

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coal ash

Coal Ash — Looking at Duke’s Plans

How are they planning to comply with the order to close all their remaining pits?

EPA

Trump Budget Slashes EPA

His 2021 budget proposal cuts EPA programs by 26%.

voting

Vote Early for NCLCV’s Endorsed Candidates

Find out where and when you can vote in the primary, and who our PAC endorsed.

pesticide

Manufacturer Will Stop Producing Dangerous Pesticide

It hurts children and farmworkers, but Trump’s EPA reversed an Obama ban on the chemical.

hog

Hog Waste Judge: “Less Fortunate Citizens Have Property Rights, Too”

Reagan judge admonished corporate hog giant Smithfield Foods for their assaults on poor people’s health.

clean air

How Clean is Your Air?

A new New York Times map tool will show you.

nuclear

Utility Liable to Customers for Failed Nuclear Costs?

A SC court case tests whether ratepayers can be reimbursed for bloated costs.

coal ash

Speak Out on Coal Ash at Hearings

Tell DEQ and Duke how you feel.

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