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We are the Southern Environmental Law Center. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, we’re one of the nation’s most powerful environmental defenders, rooted in the South.

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    Sep 14

    We are the Southern Environmental Law Center. And we’re solving our country’s most complex environmental challenges, starting right here, in the South.

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    Morgan Butler column: New Virginia flood fund promises smart and equitable protection via

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  3. 7 hours ago

    Better home energy efficiency reduces energy bills and carbon pollution. Learn more about how SELC is pushing electric utilities to boost efficiency by providing incentives for upgrading lighting, heating and cooling systems, and insulation.

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  4. 7 hours ago

    Coming in last is rarely a good thing – especially when it comes to home . But according to , , and are some of the least energy efficient states in the US.

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  5. 7 hours ago

    The bill signed in Raleigh may stall a plan already underway to cut North Carolina's carbon pollution sooner. "We can’t afford to wait on another plan with more delay." —SELC Senior Attorney Derb Carter

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  6. 8 hours ago

    It's National Wildlife Refuge Week and we couldn't miss the chance to highlight these iconic places, like the Okefenokee in Georgia, Cape Romain in South Carolina & Virginia's Back Bay. Learn more about how our work intersects with these American treasures

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  7. 13 hours ago

    “I think they over-incentivized their efforts to get these businesses here and it caused the tax rate to go up in order to meet the budget,” says the Northampton Director of Economic Development. Be part of the solution. Sign our petition to stop biomass:

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  8. 13 hours ago

    Economic incentives the county of gave mega wood pellet producer Enviva actually set the county back, causing tax rates to increase, as reported by this year.

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  9. Oct 12

    ’s ambitious passenger rail plans are a “very big deal” for the state & connecting the Northeast and Southeast rail corridors, says Senior Attorney Trip Pollard in . Read for more, including steps needed to curb tailpipe pollution.

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  10. Oct 12

    Virginia’s Clean Economy Act jumpstarted projects all over the state—like & 's proposal for solar on former southwest surface mines. To achieve a zero-carbon grid by 2045, VA has to transition to clean energy now.

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  11. Oct 11

    Then, take action this to remind the Biden administration about the climate costs of biomass and let them know we need to cut carbon, not forests.

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  12. Oct 11

    Did you know the Lumbee Tribe, whose tribal seat is in eastern NC, is the largest group east of the Mississippi River? Learn more about our work with Jeff Currie, Lumber Riverkeeper and tribe member, challenging a proposed plant.

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  13. Oct 10

    Wood pellet facilities degrade the South’s natural resources and pollute vulnerable communities with harmful chemicals, all while contributing to the climate crisis. Help us push back against the dangerous energy industry now:

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  14. Oct 8

    We need to cut carbon, not forests. From pollution harming neighbors to the high carbon costs of cutting trees & shipping pellets to burn in UK power plants, the industry is riddled with climate problems. Read on for neighbors' and experts' take.

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  15. Oct 8

    “Smithfield and Dominion’s plans will lock in this harmful lagoon and sprayfield system and make some of the pollution problems worse. This is a classic case of greenwashing.” —SELC's Blakely Hildebrand on plans to trap gases from hog waste for fuel

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  16. Oct 8

    Don’t let the industry fool you — clear-cutting southern forests and burning them for power can emit more carbon than burning coal and will make the climate crisis worse. Tell President Biden that biomass energy is not clean energy now:

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  17. Oct 7

    NC energy bill HB 951 delays cutting heat-trapping carbon & its Duke Energy-backed rate hike scheme is unfair to low-income customers. SELC continues to push for swift action to join the proven Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

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  18. Oct 7

    Longleaf pine trees are home to an endangered Southern icon, the red-cockaded woodpecker — and they’re also more storm-resilient, use less water, and sequester more carbon. To mitigate , we have to work with our region’s natural resources.

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  19. Oct 6

    Join SELC and others in making a pledge to save money, cut pollution, and create jobs by cutting energy waste for National Energy Efficiency Day on 10/6!

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  20. Oct 6

    We're happy that a trio of southeastern National Heritage Areas had their day in front of today. Thank you , , and for supporting these culturally and naturally significant landscapes! Watch here:

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  21. Oct 6

    A task force embarking on this mission has its first meeting this week. Read the story to learn more.

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