Press Releases
Businesses, Former Navy Base Commander: Offshore Drilling a Threat to Economy, Military
Virginia Beach, VA — A coalition of business leaders and a former Navy base commander said today President Trump’s executive order directing a “review” of offshore drilling protections in the Atlantic Ocean is threat to...
Despite Coastal Opposition, Trump Administration Aims to Open Atlantic to Offshore Drilling
Washington, D.C. – The Department of Interior announced plans to reconsider offshore drilling leases off the Atlantic Coast, despite fervent opposition from coastal communities.
Trump Administration Signals Attack on Mercury Rule
Charlottesville, VA – The Trump Administration today asked to delay a court hearing on the already-implemented federal Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, a signal that the Trump EPA will soon try to weaken the public...
Trump Administration Guts Rule Limiting Toxic Wastewater from Coal Plants
Washington, D.C. - SELC issues a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s roll back of a crucial rule aimed at limiting coal plants’ ability to dump toxic waste, such as coal ash, into public...
Conservation Groups Put Duke Energy on Notice for its Coal Ash Open Dump Plan in Person County, N.C.
Chapel Hill, N.C.- The SELC, on behalf of the Roanoke River Basin Association, today sent Duke Energy official notice of its intent to bring an enforcement action in federal court against Duke Energy’s planned open...
SELC Supports Supreme Court Decision To Move Forward with Clean Water Rule Case
Charlottesville, VA – The Southern Environmental Law Center today released this statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision not to delay a crucial case that could eventually decide which streams and wetlands are protected...
SELC Case Against Carolina Water Service Nets $1.5 Million Fine
Columbia, S.C. – A federal court has ruled that the embattled Carolina Water Service I-20 sewage plant is discharging pollution into the Saluda River illegally...
SELC Responds to Trump Administration’s Action Gutting Climate Protections
Charlottesville, VA— With a sweeping executive order aimed at dismantling climate protections, the Trump Administration is expected to direct the reversal of the Clean Power Plan and revoke a seven previous actions aimed at combating...
New Report Shines Light On Sustainable Solar Farm Development in the Southeast
Atlanta, GA- A new report highlights how communities across the Southeast are harnessing the many benefits of solar power while ensuring that energy demands are balanced with smart, sustainable development of solar farms.
Governor McAuliffe Fights to Protect Virginia Waters
Charlottesville, VA – Governor Terry McAuliffe’s new proposed amendment for coal ash pit closures is an example of good governance and careful review. The Southern Environmental Law Center and its clients, the Potomac Riverkeeper Network and...