Press Releases
SCE&G and Riverkeeper reach agreement on coal ash storage
South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G) and the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation today announced they have reached a settlement of a suit brought by the Southern Environmental Law...
Federal Agency Withdraws Approval for Monroe Bypass Project
The Federal Highway Administration yesterday withdrew its formal approval for the Monroe Bypass project, marking another major setback for the $700 million dollar toll highway project.
SELC Releases Go29 Video, Shines Spotlight on Better, More Cost-Effective Alternative to Proposed
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) today released a new video, “Go29,” that highlights a better way to fix traffic problems on Route 29 than the proposed Western Bypass.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Transportation Bill
After over two years of delay, Congress has finally passed a transportation reauthorization bill.
Groups Act to Restore Public Review Process for Charleston Cruise Terminal
On behalf of the Preservation Society of Charleston and Coastal Conservation League, the Southern Environmental Law Center today brought suit in federal court to the restore public review to a proposed $35 million cruise terminal...
Court Unanimously Rejects NCDOT’s Monroe Bypass Appeal
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals today swiftly and decisively rejected the petition by North Carolina Department of Transportation ("NCDOT") to revisit its landmark ruling invalidating the environmental study for the Monroe Bypass.
Approval of merger an opportunity for the new Duke to lead on clean energy
The North Carolina Utilities Commission today issued an order that approves the merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy, creating the nation’s largest electric utility.
Groups Challenge Timber Sale Near Lake Keokee
A proposed timber sale near Lake Keokee in the Jefferson National Forest would cause soil erosion, harm water quality, and degrade mature forest habitat and the significant scenic and recreation values of the area, conservation...
MEDIA ADVISORY Derb Carter of the Southern Environmental Law Center to testify before U. S. Senate Subcommittee on beach driving bill
Derb Carter of the Southern Environmental Law Center will testify on June 27 before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on National Parks regarding a bill that would overturn the National Park Service’s plan to manage beach...
Court Rejects Virginia Attorney General’s Effort to Block Action on Climate Change
A federal court today rejected Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency's finding that greenhouse gases endanger human health and welfare.