Biden Expands Areas Protected from Offshore Drilling

Before his presidency comes to a close, Joe Biden issues an executive order banning offshore drilling in a total of 600 million acres of federal waters across the U.S.
Preparing to Counter Hostile Presidency

Climate activists and the clean energy industry are preparing to counter Donald Trump’s hostility toward the environment and industry.
Biden Delivers on Climate

As the clock winds down, President Joe Biden delivers some much needed progress on climate before a climate denier takes office.
NC Celebrates Clean Energy Progress Under Cooper

North Carolina celebrates having become the “epicenter of the clean energy economy” through Governor Cooper’s leadership.
Carrboro Sues Duke Energy over Climate Deception

A small town takes on a corporate giant by filing a lawsuit for allegedly engaging in a conspiracy to cover up the impacts of climate change.
More Environmentally Destructive Cabinet Picks

Trump completed his rapid selections for his cabinet. Unfortunately, his picks continue to spell out destruction for our environment.
Republican Supermajority Holds WNC Aid Hostage

NCLCV played an essential role in electing josh Stein as Governor and breaking the pro-polluter supermajority in the N.C. House.
Stein Begins Environmentally Friendly Transition

North Carolinians made a strong statement at the polls, electing environmental leaders to top state executive positions and the legislature.
Trump Names Pro-Polluter Allies to Key Posts

To no one’s surprise, Donald Trump is stocking his incoming administration with personal loyalists and allies of the fossil fuel industry.
Utilities Commission Issues Disappointing Carbon Plan

The NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) surprised observers by issuing its carbon plan less than a week before election day.