Press Releases
U.S. Forest Service Proposes to Chop More Trees and Cut Public Input
WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Forest Service released a proposed rule today with significant changes to the agency’s process for considering and accepting public input...
Challenge from Clean Air Groups Forces NC Wood Pellet Factory to Install Pollution Controls
The world’s largest manufacturer of wood pellet fuel for power plants, Enviva, agreed to install air pollution-reducing equipment at a biomass plant under construction in Richmond County, North Carolina.
More Pollution by More Toxic Substances Found at Duke Energy Coal Ash Sites
More toxic substances are polluting the water at Duke Energy coal ash sites across North Carolina, according to public reports by the company required under a federal law.
Conservation Group challenges NC Permit Allowing Harmful Pollution into the Rocky River
On behalf of Rocky River Watch, the Southern Environmental Law Center today challenged a state permit to the Town of Siler City.
Virginia Senators Urged to Protect Appalachian Trail
WASHINGTON, DC — Today more than 50 organizations from across the state called on Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner...
Court Rules that Drummond is Violating the Clean Water Act on Black Warrior River’s Locust Fork
BIRMINGHAM, AL — An Alabama federal judge has ruled that Drummond Company is violating the Clean Water Act by continuously discharging acid mine drainage into the Black Warrior River’s Locust Fork from the Maxine Mine...
Court filing renews commitment to Atlantic exploration
CHARLESTON, SC — In a court filing late Thursday, the federal government said it is “simply evaluating all its options,” when it comes to its drilling plan, appearing to soften previous comments from Interior Secretary...
SELC’s Statement in Response to South Carolina Unanimously Passing Solar Legislation
COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina State Senate and House have unanimously passed the Energy Freedom Act, opening the door for more free-market competition in the energy sector and expanded access to solar across the...
Groups Move to Defend N.C. Order that Duke Energy Must Clean Up Coal Ash Pollution at Six Sites
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—Community groups represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center moved to intervene in appeals filed by Duke Energy in the N.C. Office of Administrative Hearings in which Duke Energy tries to avoid cleaning...
Virginia Carbon Reduction Plan Could be on Hold
Today, Governor Northam elected not to veto a provision in the budget bill aimed at preventing Virginia from participating in a regional, market-based program to reduce carbon dioxide emissions...