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  NCLCV · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 6:29 PM

More good news on PFAS + wind, plus real action for Earth Day

EPA takes more tough action on PFAS, wind power sets a record, plus thoughts on real action for Earth Day. All this and more in your CIB for the week of April 22nd, 2024. EPA takes more tough action on PFAS, wind power sets a record, plus thoughts on real action for Earth Day. All this and …
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 7:39 PM

Keeping score – so we know who is on your side

The fight for clean air, clean water, clean energy, and our democracy is happening every day in Raleigh. How do you know who is on your side? We keep score. John, The fight for clean air, clean water, clean energy, and our democracy is happening every day in Raleigh. How do you know who …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 4:53 PM

Good news on PFAS + how to take action on Carbon Plan

EPA chooses NC as the site for its announcement of enforceable limits on PFAS in drinking water, news on the climate crisis, and how to take action! All this and more in your CIB for the week of April 15th, 2024. EPA chooses NC as the site for its announcement of enforceable limits on PFAS …
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 4:35 PM

We keep score, so you know who is working for you

Every act, every law, every lawsuit affects real people. And we keep score, so you know who is working FOR YOU. John, Every Act, Every Law, Every Lawsuit Affects Real People. And we keep score, so you know who is working FOR YOU. We just released our 2023 Scorecard. Since 1999, NCLCV has…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
April 8, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Harris and Regan visit North Carolina

Vice President Kamala Harris and EPA Administrator Michael Regan came to North Carolina to launch the new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program. This and more in your CIB for the week of April 8th, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris and EPA Administrator Michael Regan came to North Carolina to l…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
April 1, 2024 at 5:37 PM

Some good news + a warning

NC reaches a key electric vehicles goal early, the Biden Administration restores protections for threatened species, and wetlands losses threaten clean water. All this and more in your CIB for the week of April 1st, 2024. NC reaches a key electric vehicles goal early, the Biden Administrati…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 2:49 PM

Know the score, so you know who is working for you

NCLCV has consistently released a scorecard – our primary tool for evaluating and reporting on elected officials... John, This time of the year, many North Carolinians are focused on basketball scores. And while we at NCLCV appreciate March Madness, we are focused on a different kind of …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Scorecard, Election Challenge, + Clean Car Win!

NCLCV scores the terrible 2023 state legislative session, plus an NC legislator tries to hold onto power. All that and more in your CIB for the week of March 25th, 2024. NCLCV scores the terrible 2023 state legislative session, plus a NC legislator tries to hold onto power. All that and mor…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
March 18, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Duke's new gas plant + more

Duke Energy wants the public to guarantee it huge profits on an unneeded and planet-heating new fossil-gas-burning plant. That and more in your CIB for the week of March 18th, 2024. Duke Energy wants the public to guarantee it huge profits on an unneeded and planet-heating new fossil-gas-bu…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
March 11, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Celebrating the defeat of an anti-environmental legislator

NCLCV celebrates the defeat of an environmental legislative loser, while the contrast in climate crisis views of the nominees for governor could not be starker. All this and more in your CIB for the week of March 11th, 2024. NCLCV celebrates the defeat of an environmental legislative loser,…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
March 4, 2024 at 6:40 PM

National environmental scorecard, petition to NCDEQ, + more

Last week, we released the national environmental scores for the NC Congressional delegation. Plus, sign your name on the petition to NCDEQ. All this and more in your CIB for the week of March 4th, 2024. Last week, we released the national environmental scores for the NC Congressional deleg…
  Meech Carter · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Tell the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality that we say NO to more gas!

Despite the North Carolina General Assembly’s mandate to reduce carbon emissions by 70% before 2030, Duke Energy and Dominion Energy are digging their heels–and our pocketbooks–into fossil fuels. Tell the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality that we say NO to more gas!» John…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Take the leap: protect NC's environment through your will

The leap year brings a rare gift—an extra day to protect the world that nurtures us. Now is the perfect moment to fortify your commitment to environmental stewardship and craft your lasting impact–and it’s free.     + Dear John, The leap year brings a rare gift—an extra day to protect th…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Harmful Pipelines, Pollution, + Politician

Power and pipeline companies are determined to trap NC into greater dependence on fossil gas. Plus, Mark Robinson poses a serious threat to the social and environmental justice movements. All this + more in your CIB for the week of February 26th, 2024. Power and pipeline companies are deter…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 8:43 PM

This leap year, make a lasting impact for yourself and the Earth

There are only a few days left to take advantage of National Make-A-Will Month by creating a plan that protects what you love and crafts a legacy of meaning.     + Dear John, As nature ritualistically honors leap years with a day of replenishment and balance, the North Carolina League of…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
February 19, 2024 at 6:42 PM

Environmental leaders fight back

Gov. Roy Cooper issues an executive order for wetlands and forests protection, and Attorney General Josh Stein challenges Duke Energy's rate hike. All this and more in your CIB for the week of February 19th, 2024. Gov. Roy Cooper issues an executive order for wetlands and forests protection…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 9:38 PM

Cleaner Air Standards, Protection for Wildlife Refuges, + More

The EPA has issued strong new air quality standards for the dangerous air pollutant soot. All this and more in your CIB for the week of February 12th, 2024. The EPA has issued strong new air quality standards for the dangerous air pollutant soot. All this and more in your CIB for the week o…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
February 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Duke wants to charge more for dirty energy + more

Duke wants to charge more for dirty energy while skipping out on a key climate goal, plus a new lawsuit on the gerrymandered maps. All this and more in your CIB for the week of February 5th, 2024. Duke wants to charge more for dirty energy while skipping out on a key climate goal, plus a ne…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
January 29, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Threats to drinking water, voter rights, and clean energy in NC

Threats to safe drinking water, voting rights, and families’ ability to keep their lights on this winter, all this week in your CIB for the week of January 22nd, 2024. Threats to safe drinking water, voting rights, and families’ ability to keep their lights on this winter, all this week in …
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Impact Report: what our supporters made possible

Thanks to our supporters, we have three important projects being released or already released. Plus, a look into the 2024 political arena, and some successes from our sister organization. John, Thanks to our supporters, we are releasing three important projects soon. Plus, we want to give…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Offshore wind energy moves forward, but Duke Energy falls short again

Offshore wind energy moves forward, but Duke Energy falls short again. All this and more in your CIB for the week of January 22nd, 2024. Offshore wind energy moves forward, but Duke Energy falls short again. All this and more in your CIB for the week of January 22nd, 2024. Offshore …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Earth shatters heat record, but new resources available in NC

Earth shatters heat record, but new resources are available to reverse this climb to catastrophe in North Carolina. All this in your CIB for the week of January 16th, 2024. Earth shatters heat record, but new resources are available to reverse this climb to catastrophe in North Carolina. Al…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
January 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM

More on Southgate, Wetland Degradation, + Voting Rights Lawsuit

Southgate Pipeline shrinks, plus the latest story on the most harmful environmental bill in decades, and the lawsuit around voting rights in NC. All this in your CIB for the week of January 8th, 2023. Southgate Pipeline shrinks, plus the latest story on the most harmful environmental bill i…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
January 2, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Updates on Southgate Pipeline, Clean Energy Scam, + more

Southgate Pipeline gets more time, plus clean energy advances and a looming clean energy scam. All this in your CIB for the week of January 2nd, 2023. Southgate Pipeline gets more time, plus clean energy advances and a looming clean energy scam. All this in your CIB for the week of January …
  Carrie Clark · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Thank you for making a difference for North Carolina!

As we close out the year, I want to personally thank you for making a difference for North Carolina. Without you, the NC League of Conservation Voters could not fight for clean air, clean water, and clean energy for all North Carolinians.  Dear John, As we close out the year, I want to pe…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 7:42 PM

Duke Energy plays Scrooge

Bah humbug! Duke Energy plays Scrooge this holiday as it profits at the public’s expense. This and more in your CIB for the week of December 27th, 2023. Bah humbug! Duke Energy plays Scrooge this holiday as it profits at the public’s expense. This and more in your CIB for the week of Decem…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 1:24 PM

John, what do you wish for?

At this time of the year, many of us think about what we wish for – for ourselves and, more importantly, for others – our families, our neighbors, and our fellow North Carolinians. Dear John, At this time of the year, many of us think about what we wish for – for ourselves and, more impor…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
December 18, 2023 at 9:24 PM

Candidate Filing, Coast in Jeopardy + Anti-Wind Movement

Candidate filing has closed, our coast is in jeopardy, and there are nematodes in the anti-wind “grassroots." All this in your CIB for the week of December 11th, 2023. Candidate filing has closed, our coast is in jeopardy, and there are nematodes in the anti-wind “grassroots.” All this in …
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Do you want clean air, water, and energy?

Do you want that for all North Carolinians regardless of their income, regardless of their race or where their neighborhood is? Dear John, Do you want clean air; air that doesn’t trigger your asthma, air that won’t lead to lung cancer? Do you want water you can drink without fear, water t…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 8:24 PM

3 great news pieces for you

A lot of great news when it comes to clean energy this week. We are highlighting 3 pieces: methane limits, railroad expansion in NC, and a first for U.S. offshore wind. All this in your CIB for the week of December 11th, 2023. We are highlighting 3 news pieces when it comes to clean energy…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 8:12 PM

A win for voters + 2024 election candidate filings begin

Candidate filing begins today, and a special state judicial panel puts the partisan overhaul of election boards on hold. This and more in your CIB for December 4th, 2023. Candidate filing begins today, and a special state judicial panel puts the partisan overhaul of election boards on hold.…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Ignore Giving Tuesday

That’s right. We want you to ignore Giving Tuesday. And instead of asking for money, we want to share some of our major accomplishments this year. That’s right. We want you to ignore Giving Tuesday.  Giving Tuesday is a handy tool for large corporations with major giving programs, but fo…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 7:05 PM

The climate crisis + defense of democracy don't take a holiday

Even on a holiday week, work doesn’t stop on the climate crisis, clean energy, or defending democracy. This and more in your CIB for November 27th, 2023. Even on a holiday week, work doesn’t stop on the climate crisis, clean energy, or defending democracy. This and more in your CIB for Nove…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Bad news for nuclear energy + wood pellets

But there is some really good 2023 election news we would like to share with you. This and more in your CIB for November 20th, 2023. Bad news for the latest fad in commercial nuclear power and for the polluting wood pellet industry—but more good news for the environment from the '23 electio…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
November 13, 2023 at 7:48 PM

Encouraging Environmental Road Map + A Big Win For Low-Income Customers

Pro-environment election results in Virginia provide an encouraging road map for North Carolina in 2024, and a big win for low-income utility customers. This and more in your CIB for November 13th, 2023. Pro-environment election results in Virginia provide an encouraging road map for North …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
November 6, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Partisan maps, clean energy poll, + election day

NC voters will challenge the new congressional and legislative maps. A new poll shows NC residents supports clean energy. All this & more in your CIB for November 6th, 2023. North Carolina voters will challenge the extreme partisan gerrymandered maps; a new poll shows strong support for…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 6:49 PM

Environmental Justice Advisory Board, companies getting greedy, + more

Governor Roy Cooper re-establishes a key environmental justice advisory board, climate denier Mike Johnson, and companies getting even more greedy. All this in your CIB for October 30th, 2023. Governor Roy Cooper re-establishes a key environmental justice advisory board, climate denier Mike…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
October 23, 2023 at 8:52 PM

Gerrymandering, the need for grid improvements, + intensifying storms

Pro-polluter legislators produce their most extreme partisan gerrymandered district maps yet. Plus a new study reveals storms today are twice as likely to rapidly intensify as they near landfall due to warmer ocean waters. This and more in your CIB for the week of October 23rd. Pro-polluter…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 2:08 PM

Secure Your Legacy: Act Now for Future Generations

There are only a few days left to take advantage of National Make-A-Will Month by creating a plan that protects what you love and crafts a legacy of meaning.     + Dear John, In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, your commitment to protecting our planet has never been…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Your vote matters. So does your support

It’s up to us to save the climates in North Carolina. Yes. There are many climates: environmental, social, racial, and political – and their outcomes are interdependent and all depend on us.  Dear John, Your vote matters. So does your support.  As does mine. And your neighbors. It’s up to…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
October 16, 2023 at 6:55 PM

Pro-polluter and anti-voter veto overrides produce immediate court challenges.

Pro-polluter and anti-voter veto overrides produce immediate court challenges. Plus how to make cycling safer. This and more in your CIB for the week of October 16th. Pro-polluter and anti-voter veto overrides produce immediate court challenges. Plus how to make cycling safer. This and more…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Act now to protect voting rights, fair elections, and clean water!

Tuesday, October 10, has been set as the day for legislative override attempts. Contact your legislators NOW in support of clean water, voting rights, and fair elections! This and more in your CIB for the week of October 9th. Tuesday, October 10, has been set as the day for legislative over…
  Dan Crawford · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 6:38 PM

Tell your legislators to uphold Governor Cooper’s veto of HB 600

“This bill is a hodgepodge of bad provisions that will result in dirtier water, discriminatory permitting and threats to North Carolina’s environment.” Tell your legislators to uphold Governor Cooper's veto of HB 600.» John, As Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 600, he said this bill "is …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 6:10 PM

Gridlocked elections and severely reduced early voting

We need a healthy democracy to have a healthy environment. Cooper vetoes an elections bill likely to lead to gridlocked elections and severely reduced early voting. This and more in your CIB for the week of October 2nd. Cooper vetoes an elections bill likely to lead to gridlocked elections …
  Dan Crawford · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Tell your legislators: these anti-voting laws are threats to our democracy.

Recent bills threaten the health of our democracy. Let your legislator know you oppose SB 747 + SB 749. Tell your legislators: these anti-voting laws are threats to our democracy.» John, Two bills put forward this summer are a threat to democracy in North Carolina: Senate Bill (SB) 747 a…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 6:10 PM

Good news for clean energy, but a bad budget will most likely pass

All this in your CIB for the week of September 25th. Climate Action Corps, Clean Energy Week, and a bad budget. All this in your CIB for the week of September 25th.  Biden and Cooper Create Climate Corps Leaders take bold action to further clean energy transition nationally and in N…
  Meech Carter · [email protected]
September 19, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Speak up for cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicles!

John, Join us on September 28th to demand cleaner cars for your neighborhood and communities! Speak up for more fuel efficient vehicles.» John, On day one of his presidency, President Biden and his administration promised bold action to reverse the previous administration’s rollback of ve…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
September 18, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Budget deal vanishes, mining threatens state park, and more.

All this and more in your CIB for the week of September 18th. A state budget deal vanishes again; NC’s environmental agency fights back on a pro-polluter permit decision; and key environmental policies are at stake in our neighboring state’s fall elections. All this and more in your CIB for…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
September 11, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Power grabs by the legislature + more

Power grabs by the legislature continue; electric vehicle sales jump in NC; and calculating mounting forest loss. This in your CIB for the week of September 11th. Power grabs by the legislature continue; electric vehicle sales jump in NC; and calculating mounting forest loss. This in your C…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 7:19 PM

Voting rights under attack again + more

Attacks on voting rights could get even worse; a bad Supreme Court decision gets written into regulations; and a half-a-loaf decision on Duke rate hikes. This in your CIB for the week of August 28th. Attacks on voting rights could get even worse; a bad Supreme Court decision gets written in…