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  NCLCV · [email protected]
August 28, 2023 at 3:39 PM

Voter suppression, GOP presidential contenders, and clean water

Major voter suppression legislation passes, GOP presidential contenders disappoint on climate change, and citizens petition for stronger limits on industrial water pollution. All of this and more in your CIB for the week of August 28th. Major voter suppression legislation passes, GOP presid…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 12:34 PM

Making your way through your will

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, There are only a few days left to take advantage of National Make-A-Will Month by creating a plan that protects w…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 3:54 PM

Duke's outrageous priorities and legislators rollback laws protecting homeowners and renters

Duke Energy proposes an outrageous Carbon Plan 2.0, and state legislators lock in higher home energy costs. All of this and more in your CIB for the week of August 21st. Duke Energy proposes an outrageous Carbon Plan 2.0; state legislators lock in higher home energy costs; and members of Co…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 12:13 PM

Where there’s a will, there’s a way

I recently shared a new, exciting partnership that will greatly benefit our community.     + Dear John, Where there’s a will to fight for our communities, there’s a way to change lives in the process. NCLCV Foundation continues to connect and educate our communities about the environment…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Some Good News + Bad News

Red wolf protections, climate disaster report, and #1 NC climate denier. All of this and more in your CIB for the week of August 14th Red wolf settlement reached, a climate disaster report, and the #1 NC climate denier. All of this and more in your CIB for the week of August 14th.  …
  Ty McFarland · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 1:36 PM

It’s been hot, and the legislature isn’t helping

John, July was the hottest month ever recorded, and experts say these extreme temperatures could soon be surpassed. Tell your legislators to act on climate and sustain Governor Cooper’s veto.» John, July was the hottest month ever recorded, and experts say these extreme temperatures coul…
  Ty McFarland · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM

John--Tell the EPA today: adopt new protections that reduce pollution from power plants.

John, Today is the final day to submit comments to encourage the EPA to reduce pollution from power plants. Tell the EPA today: adopt new protections that reduce pollution from power plants.» John, Today (Aug 8th) is the last day to submit comments to encourage the EPA to reduce pollutio…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
August 7, 2023 at 3:47 PM

4 actions to protect your environment

All of this and more in your CIB for the week of August 7th John, there is still time to let your voice be heard! Four actions to protect your environment in your CIB for the week of August 7th.  Climate Crisis: Support Stronger Limits on Power Plant Pollution The U.S. Environmental…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Opposing the MVP extension, plus Voter ID Education

All of this and more in your CIB for the week of July 31st Governor Cooper and 52 Democratic legislators stand in opposition to the Southgate pipeline. This and more in your CIB for the week of July 31st, John.  Cooper and Democratic Legislators Oppose Pipeline Extension Governor Ro…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 3:17 PM

The Right to Vote and Pipeline Challenges

This and more in your CIB for the week of July 24th Protecting students’ right to vote, and citizens’ right to their day in court. This and more in your CIB for the week of July 24th, John. State Elections Board Approves Student IDs Some good news for the defense of democracy and th…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
July 17, 2023 at 3:54 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John [7/17/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! Short of votes, pro-polluter legislators put off their latest attack on climate action, making citizen action in defense of energy efficient construction still timely. This and more in your CIB for the week of July 17th, John. Pro-P…
  Dan Crawford · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 7:39 PM

John--Tell Senator Tillis to oppose the repeal of the Good Neighbor Plan

John, Half of U.S. deaths related to air pollution are linked to out-of-state emissions. This plan helps protect downwind states from pollution. Tell Senator Tillis to oppose the repeal of the Good Neighbor Plan.» John, Did you know half of U.S. deaths related to air pollution are linked…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 2:47 PM

Creating a brighter future, together

I recently shared a new, exciting partnership that will greatly benefit our community.     + Dear John, I recently shared a new, exciting partnership that will greatly benefit our community: FreeWill. I know estate planning can often come with hurdles and time constraints that lead many …
  Ty McFarland · [email protected]
July 11, 2023 at 5:02 PM

John--Tell the EPA: adopt new protections that reduce pollution from power plants.

John, The EPA has just proposed new rules to limit carbon pollution and toxic mercury from fossil-fueled power plants; but polluters have something else in mind. Tell the EPA: adopt new protections that reduce pollution from power plants.» John, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [7/10/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! Battles are underway in North Carolina and Virginia over efforts to improve energy efficiency and fight climate change—versus attempts to turn back the clock to more fossil fuel pollution. This and more in your CIB for the week of July 10th…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
July 6, 2023 at 2:17 PM

A new resource for you and your loved ones

Just like every voter deserves the right to elect leaders that stand with their values, you also have the right to dictate the decisions about your future     + Dear John, Just like every voter deserves the right to elect leaders that stand with their values, you also have the right to d…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
July 3, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [7/3/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! Conservationists win a big one at the US Supreme Court—but polluters prevail in the NC General Assembly. This and more in your CIB for the week of July 4th, John. Citizens Prevail—State Legislatures Must Answer to State Constitution…
  Dan Crawford · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 4:09 PM

John--Urge your legislators to uphold Gov. Cooper’s Veto of the Farm Act!

John, Senate Bill 582, the 2023 Farm Act, threatens mass destruction for half of our wetlands–millions of acres currently protected. Urge your legislators to uphold Gov. Cooper’s Veto of the Farm Act. This is the most significant environmental threat in North Carolina in decades.» John, S…
  Carrie Clark · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Thank You! 2023 Green Tie Awards

Since 2007, NCLCV has been hosting these events to honor leaders who are willing to fight for our environment, our communities, and our democracy. John, Thank you to all who joined us at the 2023 Green Tie Awards! If you were unable to join us, we want you to know that we missed you and…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 7:29 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [5/30/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! In a horrific decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has rewritten the meaning of the Clean Water Act to strip federal protections from most wetlands and headwaters streams -- this and more in your CIB for the week of May 30th, John. Clea…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [5/22/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! More bad news budgeting from the state legislative wrecking crew -- this and more in your CIB for the week of May 22nd, John. Bad News Budget from the Senate  In case you were wondering: Can the NC Senate’s budget be as bad as the o…
  Carrie Clark · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 5:56 PM

It's happening soon--next Wed. to be exact!

Will you be there? John, We know some of you want to come-- may even be planning to come--but just can't quite remember when it's happening. (And some of you are just like me-- an expert procrastinator!)  So just so you don't have to sort through all your old emails...we will be at the M…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [5/15/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! The EPA issues important new limits on carbon pollution from power plants -- this and more in your CIB for the week of May 15th, John. Power Plant Emissions Limits Are an Important Step  The EPA released its proposed new rules to li…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 2:49 PM

There's still time!

Will you be there? John, Are your ears burning? We've been talking about how much we'd like to see you in the room! If you haven't bought your ticket yet, there's still a few more seats!  (And if you have, we are looking so forward to seeing you at the Merrimon-Wynne House on May 24th at 5:30…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
May 8, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [5/8/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! Environmental justice advocates seek stronger rules on poultry factory farms -- this and more in your CIB for the week of May 8th, John. Advocates Challenge Weak Rules on Poultry Factory Farms  Environmental justice advocates filed …
  Carrie Clark · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Stand up for democracy with us at Green Tie

I love being in a room full of people who care.   John, Last Friday was a dark day for democracy in North Carolina. The NC Supreme Court ruled against us in Harper v. Hall – we argued extreme partisan gerrymandering wrongly silenced the voice of the people, but the court sided with polit…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
May 1, 2023 at 7:44 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [5/1/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! A right-wing majority on North Carolina’s highest court shows its contempt for democracy -- this and more in your CIB for the week of May 1st, John. A Dark Day for Democracy in North Carolina  The NC Supreme Court, in three decision…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
May 1, 2023 at 11:51 AM

Do you have your tickets yet?

We need you! John, Did you see Carrie's email last week? We are so excited to have Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali and Marianne Engelman-Lado join us on May 24th to help us envision the North Carolina we are all working towards. And it won't be a celebration without you! Please get your tickets today…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 6:21 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [4/24/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! A look at Kevin McCarthy’s catastrophic credit scam -- this and more in your CIB for the week of April 24th, John. McCarthy’s Catastrophic Credit Scam  Speaker McCarthy is attempting to hold the American economy hostage to the pro-p…
  Carrie Clark · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Join us for some thought-provoking speakers!

We need you! John, We are pleased to announce our keynote speakers for the 2023 Green Tie Awards – Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali and Marianne Engelman-Lado.  Will you join us to learn from and be inspired by these thought leaders, while also helping us applaud state leaders who are working h…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 6:43 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [4/17/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! EPA proposes the strongest emissions standards yet for trucks and cars sold in the United States -- this and more in your CIB for the week of April 17th, John. EPA Proposes Stronger Truck and Car Emissions Standards   The standards …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
April 10, 2023 at 3:08 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [4/10/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! A betrayal in the House shifts the balance of power in the NC General Assembly -- this and more in your CIB for the week of April 10th, John. Betrayal in the House   Rep. Cotham’s party affiliation switch provides the 72nd vote need…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [4/3/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! Environmentally damaging special provisions are included in the draft budget bill unveiled last week in the NC House -- this and more in your CIB for the week of April 3rd, John. NC House Draft Budget Contains Destructive Provisions…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Have you committed to support Green Tie yet?

We need you! John, Do you want to help us applaud our leaders who are working hard for environmental and social justice?  On Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 8:00pm we will host the 2023 Green Tie Awards Ceremony at the beautiful Merrimon-Wynne House at 500 North Blount St. in R…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 3:39 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [3/27/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! Protecting responsible investors who put their money where their climate action convictions are -- this and more in your CIB for the week of March 27th, John. Biden Ensures Investment Funds Can Consider Climate   Biden successfully …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [3/20/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! The NC Supreme Court revisits its limits on extreme partisan gerrymandering -- this and more in your CIB for the week of March 20th, John. Court Revisits Gerrymandering  Just three months ago, the NC Supreme Court confirmed and fina…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [3/13/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! Clean water is under attack in Congress -- this and more in your CIB for the week of March 13th, John. Clean water is under attack in Congress  Under its new pro-polluter management, the U.S. House of Representatives last week voted…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 8:54 PM

Green Tie works – consider Josh Stein

We need more champions! John, We hope you saw our endorsement last week of Attorney General Josh Stein in his campaign to be the next Governor of North Carolina. We are excited about Josh’s campaign and are certain he will continue the incredible work he has done to protect us, our clima…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 7:46 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [3/6/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! An early endorsement for governor -- this and more in your CIB for the week of March 6th, John. NCLCV Endorses Stein for Governor 2024  It’s a year until the 2024 primaries, but NCLCV has already hit the campaign trail with an early…
  Dan Crawford · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Know the score, John

See how your members of Congress voted on the environment! See if North Carolina’s leaders in Congress voted to protect our health, air, and water in LCV’s 2022 National Environmental Scorecard » John, I don't have to tell you 2022 was an exceptionally productive year in the pro-environm…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [2/27/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! The US Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals says that NC can’t ban exposing the abuses of factory-style corporate agriculture -- this and more in your CIB for the week of February 27th, John. Court Blocks NC “Ag-Gag” Law  It was designed…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Mark your 📅 -- We're back to our Spring Green Tie on May 24th

We're back in person this May! John, Help us applaud our leaders who are working hard for environmental and social justice.  On Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 8:00pm we will host the 2023 Green Tie Awards Ceremony at the beautiful Merrimon-Wynne House at 500 North Blount St. i…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
February 20, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [2/20/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! EPA Administrator Michael Regan brought the national message for action on PFAS home to NC -- this and more in your CIB for the week of February 20th, John. Regan Announces Action on PFAS  EPA Administrator Regan announced the Biden…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 3:53 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [2/13/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! President Biden calls for Congress to help “finish the job” for a clean energy future -- this and more in your CIB for the week of February 13th, John. State of the Union is Cleaner  President Biden called on Congress to work with h…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [2/6/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! Governor Cooper releases a detailed carbon action plan -- this and more in your CIB for the week of February 6th, John. Cooper Releases Detailed Carbon Action Plan  Governor Roy Cooper has released his detailed road map to reaching …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [1/30/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! NC legislative leaders want to disenfranchise more voters and move even closer to absolute power in our state-- this and more in your CIB for the week of January 30th, John. Legislative Leaders Seek Voter Suppression Approvals It ap…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [1/23/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! Changes in rules of procedure in Congress may have startling effects on environmental policy-- this and more in your CIB for the week of January 23rd, John. US House Rules Undermine Environment New rules narrowly adopted by the U.S.…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [1/17/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! Renewable energy is reliable energy -- this and more in your CIB for the week of January 17th, John. Joining the Call for Reliable Renewables Governor Cooper joined those citing the link between Duke Energy’s rolling blackouts with …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
January 9, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [1/9/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is rolling now on the development of cleaner trucks -- this and more in your CIB for the week of January 9th, John. DEQ Rolling on Advanced Clean Trucks The NC Department of Environme…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
January 2, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Conservation Insider Bulletin for John xxxxxx [1/2/23]

John, check out NCLCV's latest environmental news! There’s a carbon plan for North Carolina’s electric utilities—sort of- this and more in your CIB for the week of January 2nd, John. Utilities Commission Issues Carbon Plan Order The NC Utilities Commission issued its Carbon Plan ord…