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Administrative Advocacy

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We closely monitor the NC Department of Environmental Quality’s (NCDEQ) environmental programs, including the Division of Air Quality and the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, to ensure progressive environmental policies are effectively implemented. We work to advance environmental justice in NCDEQ.

Stories:

Prepare for Winter with Weatherization

Want to learn more about how you can save on energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint? Learn more about weatherization!

Conservation Advocates Sue U.S. Forest Service

Hurricane Helene changed a lot in Western NC, but the U.S. Forest Service has failed to include such changes in their forest management plan.

Trump Politicizes Disaster Relief

Last week, Trump blamed unrelated policies and politicized disaster relief while touring recent climate disaster zones from east to west.

Holding WNC Hostage for Political Power

Under the guise of disaster relief for Western NC, Republican leadership carried out a plan to gain more self-serving, political power.

NC Legislature’s Actions Made Hurricane Helene’s Destruction Worse

Hurricane Helene rattled our state like no climate disaster before, particularly in Western NC. The legislature made it’s destruction worse.

Aiding Storm Victims While Fighting Disinformation

Here’s what you need to know about the emergency and recovery aid pouring into North Carolina and the disinformation being spread.

Resources:

DEQ DAQ Permitting

NCLCV's statement of opposition to the Roxboro gas plant

Learn more about projected impacts of climate change to NC

NCLCV Albemarle Comments

NCLCV's comments on Albemarle's environmental impact assessment

Press

A Trump Win Would Threaten Historic Climate Progress in North Carolina

North Carolina won big from Biden on climate. Do voters care?

Community, Advocacy Groups Ask NC Agencies for Clear Goals on Environmental Justice

Southern Environmental Law Center