Press Releases
Federal Court Upholds Successful Balance of Wildlife and Tourism at Cape Hatteras
A federal court today upheld the successful balance of wildlife and tourism at Cape Hatteras National Seashore under U. S. National Park Service management of beach driving by off road vehicles (ORVs).
State approves major fixes for Route 29
Charlottesville, VA – Today the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) allocated $230 million to a package of smart, targeted solutions to relieve congestion on Route 29, including reallocating $200 million from the defunct Charlottesville Bypass proposal. ...
Federal Court Moves NC Conservation Groups’ Coal Ash Claims Forward
Conservation groups represented by the SELC won a major victory Monday night when a federal court ruled that they may go forward with challenges to coal ash pollution contaminating an important public fishery near Wilmington,...
Southern Environmental Law Center Urges Honest Review of Costly Monroe Bypass
In an attempt to ensure compliance with laws that protect the public interest, the SELC today sent a ltter to the NCDOT and the FHA urging them to perform an honest, transparent analysis.
South Carolina Well Positioned to Reduce Carbon Pollution
South Carolina has already reduced its carbon emissions dramatically and is well positioned to meet new limits on carbon pollution from the power sector announced today, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center.
New Carbon Pollution Standards Present Opportunity for Clean Energy Job Growth in the South
The Southeast, which has traditionally lagged behind other U.S. regions in clean energy, can take advantage of today’s proposed Environmental Protection Agency carbon pollution standards and spur new clean energy jobs...
South Carolina Solar Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signature Into Law
The South Carolina General Assembly passed a compromise solar bill today that could lay the groundwork for South Carolina to capitalize on the Palmetto State’s significant solar power.
Conservation Groups Commend Georgia Power, PSC for Georgia’s First Major Wind Power Approval
Conservation groups applauded the Georgia Public Service Commission’s approval today of Georgia Power Company’s first-ever wind energy deals.
Costly, Destructive Monroe Bypass Gets Federal Approval to Move Forward
In a disappointing move today, the Federal Highway Administration gave its approval for the state to move forward with the $900 million Monroe Bypass in Union County.
New North Carolina Transportation Funding System
The Southern Environmental Law Center welcomed Wednesday’s release of scores for over 3,100 proposed transportation projects under North Carolina’s new data-driven funding formula.