Taxonomy Archives: North Carolina
Polluters Move to Block Landmark Mercury Protections
Today representatives of the nation’s dirtiest polluters and their friends at special interest groups like the National Mining Association, filed the first lawsuits to block long overdue action to cle...
Study: Southeast biomass has carbon spike before long-term climate benefits
A new study of southeastern forests in the U.S. finds that in the long run, burning wood instead of fossil fuels to make electricity can reduce heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but not ...
Statement from Conservation Groups on CHAPA Lawsuit Against Rules for Responsible Beach Driving in Cape Hatteras National Seashore
“We’re disappointed that some beach driving enthusiasts quickly filed suit against beach driving rules that would protect pedestrians and nesting and young sea turtles and birds within Cape Hatteras N...
National Park Service Finally Issues Rules for Responsible Beach Driving in Cape Hatteras
The National Park Service today announced new rules to manage off-road vehicle traffic on beaches so nesting and baby sea turtles and birds as well as pedestrians are protected in Cape Hatteras Nation...
Agreement Cuts Pollution by Retiring Dirty, Old Coal Plants in Carolinas
Conservation groups today announced a settlement with Duke Energy that will cut pollution by phasing out over 1600 mega watts of dirty, old coal-fired power while still meeting customers’ energy needs...
First air standards slash levels of mercury and other toxins
EPA today provided long overdue and vitally important health protections for American families and children by issuing standards for toxic air pollution from power plants, said the Southern Environmen...
Conservation Groups and Forest Service Reach Agreement to Protect Old Growth Forest in Macon County
Conservation groups and the U.S. Forest Service have reached an agreement that protects an area of rare old-growth forest from logging near Franklin in the Nantahala National Forest.
New Lease Sale Ignores BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster
The federal government ignored the impact of BP’s 200 million gallon oil spill in its assessment of risks and precautions for the Gulf of Mexico before the first new lease sale since the Deepwater Hor...
Clean energy groups reach agreement with Duke Energy and Progress Energy in utilities’ merger proposal
Clean energy groups have reached an agreement with Duke Energy and Progress Energy to address concerns the groups raised in a South Carolina Public Service Commission proceeding on the proposed merger...
Court rejects cement industry’s attack on public health
A federal court today rejected the Portland Cement Association’s attempt to repeal public health protections provided by the Environmental Protection Agency against air pollution from portland cement ...