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  Khalilah Karim + Lari Hatley · [email protected]
December 18, 2024 at 5:39 PM

Have you heard about our Foundation's three programs?

Dear John, check out NCLCVF's three programs and their impacts on communities in NC Dear John, Have you heard about NC League of Conservation Voters Foundation’s three programs and their impacts? Power the Vote, Power Up and Power the Boards? Our Power the Vote program, which is one of th…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
December 16, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Riggs wins + Cooper and Stein challenge polluter power grab

Plus, NC celebrates clean energy progress under Cooper. All this in your CIB for December 16th, 2024. Justice Riggs wins election to a full term, Cooper and Stein sue to block an unconstitutional legislative power grab, and NC celebrates clean energy progress under Cooper. All this in your …
  Carrie Clark · [email protected]
December 12, 2024 at 5:17 PM

You helped us make a difference in NC

Dear John, Dear John, While the national election results were incredibly disappointing, North Carolina was one of the few bright spots. And thanks to your votes and your generosity, we were able to make our largest election investment ever in North Carolina leadership, and it paid off. …
  Carrie Clark · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Tell your representative to uphold veto of SB 382

Tell them to deliver more funds to WNC and protect our democracy. Tell your Representative to reject this political stunt and provide more aid to WNC» John, This is our last chance to ask our representatives to stand up against this blatant undermining of election results.  Despite its na…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
December 9, 2024 at 5:04 PM

The fight against a polluter power grab

Plus, a small town takes on a corporate giant. This and more in your CIB for December 9th, 2024. The fight against a polluter power grab continues, a small town sues Duke Energy, and the razor-thin contest for NC Supreme Court. All this in your CIB for December 9th, 2024. Polluter P…
  Lari + Khalilah · [email protected]
December 5, 2024 at 4:40 PM

We have never needed you more

The election of Donald Trump and the threat he poses to our climate and democracy should frighten us all. Dear John, We have never needed you more. The election of Donald Trump and the threat he poses to our climate and democracy should frighten us all. Consider just two of his nominees: …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
December 2, 2024 at 4:56 PM

Contact your legislators today

and tell them to provide more relief to WNC. This and more in your CIB for December 2nd, 2024. Citizen action is needed now to stop a polluter power grab. Plus, attacks on election integrity continue, and Trump names more poor picks for cabinet posts. All this in your CIB for December 2nd, …
  Dan Crawford · [email protected]
November 27, 2024 at 8:13 PM

Reject SB 382 + provide more aid to WNC

Tell your legislators to reject this political stunt and provide more aid to WNC. Tell your legislators to reject this political stunt and provide more aid to WNC» John, After we elected Josh Stein, Jeff Jackson, and other state officials, the Republican supermajority at the legislature d…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
November 25, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Pro-polluters are trying to strip powers from elected officials

Plus major developments in NC Supreme Court election, and some resource to help with election anxiety. All this in your CIB for November 25th, 2024. Pro-polluters are trying to strip powers from elected state leaders, major developments in NC Supreme Court election, and some resources for p…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
November 18, 2024 at 8:42 PM

Trump + Stein transitions

Transitions are in progress in Washington and Raleigh, plus a key state judicial contest appears headed to a recount. All this in your CIB for November 18th, 2024. Transitions are in progress in Washington and Raleigh, plus a key state judicial contest appears headed to a recount. All this …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
November 12, 2024 at 7:57 PM

North Carolinians choose pro-environment state leaders

Plus a first look at the national results and a disappointing decision on the state carbon plan. All this in your CIB for the week of November 12th, 2024. North Carolinians choose pro-environment state leaders, a first look at the national results and a disappointing decision on the state c…
  Dan Crawford · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Some good election news for you

Yes, the national election results were devastating, but there is some good news for our state. Thanks to your votes and your generosity... Dear John, Yes, the national election results were devastating, but there is good news. Thanks to your votes and your generosity, we were able to mak…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Record early voting sets up big election day finale

Plus the contest for NC Attorney General, and another baseless lawsuit challenging voters. All this in your CIB for the week of November 4th, 2024. Record early voting, the contest for NC Attorney General, and another baseless lawsuit challenging voters. All this in your CIB for the week of…
  Khalilah + Lari · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Races in NC are won by small margins

If we want more climate leaders, we need to elect them next week. Dear John, We truly appreciate the leader and advocate Sarah is, not only for our environment, but for our communities, our kids, and our state. If we want more leaders like her, we need to elect them next week.  Hurricane…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 6:56 PM

The contest for a key NC Supreme Court seat

Plus the Biden Administration goes all in on clean energy approvals, and key races from the White House to the courthouse are too close to call. All this in your CIB for the week of October 28th, 2024. The contest for a key NC Supreme Court seat, the Biden Administration goes all in on clea…
  Dan Crawford · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 6:33 PM

I am proud of our work, but it isn’t done.

We all know races in NC are won by small margins. Dear John, To say that my wife has been busy this year would be an understatement. She has been so busy lately standing up to the Republicans in the General Assembly, protecting our environment, and fighting to defend democracy. And when s…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Big Oil's money trail

Early voting is underway, tracking the Big Oil money trail, and illustrating the climate action divide. All this in your CIB for the week of October 21st, 2024. Early voting is underway, tracking the Big Oil money trail, and illustrating the climate action divide. All this in your CIB for t…
  Rep. Sarah Crawford · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 4:46 PM

The most important election of our lives

I feel a little like a broken record telling people that this is the most important election of our lives. I said that two years ago, and I said it two years before that... Dear John, I feel a little like a broken record telling people that this is the most important election of our lives…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
October 14, 2024 at 8:09 PM

Green Voter Guide for NC + more

An update on climate disasters, a rare win at the US Supreme Court, and more! All this in your CIB for the week of October 14th, 2024. Groups launch Green Voter Guide NC, an update on climate disasters, a rare win at the US Supreme Court, and more. All in your CIB for the week of October 14…
  Carrie Clark · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Hurricane Helene Response Efforts

John, our friends need our help. So do our neighbors, coworkers, and relatives. Dear John, Our friends need our help. So do our neighbors, coworkers, and relatives. We have seen heartbreaking devastation come to Western NC. Boone and Asheville have been receiving a lot of news (for good …
  NCLCV · [email protected]
October 7, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Hurricane Helene warns of storms to come

Plus how to give to WNC communities, and Tim Walz hits JD Vance on climate and democracy. All this in your CIB for the week of October 7th, 2024. Hurricane Helene warns of more climate disasters to come, give to WNC communities, and climate & democracy in the vice-presidential debate. A…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Robinson tops dirty dozen

Mark Robinson tops the new “Dirty Dozen” list, an NC judge voids limits on likely human carcinogens in drinking water supplies, and tracking new clean energy investments in NC. All this in your CIB for the week of September 30th, 2024. Robinson tops the new “Dirty Dozen” list, an NC judge v…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
September 23, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Bill Nye The Science Guy, Gov. Cooper, + Kamala Harris

Bill Nye launches Climate Voters for Harris/Walz in NC, Gov. Cooper appoints a new DEQ chief, and a new federal energy efficiency rule may help plug a gap in state standards. All this in your CIB for the week of September 23rd, 2024. Bill Nye launches Climate Voters for Harris/Walz in NC, G…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Backpedaling energy efficiency

A major retreat on home energy efficiency becomes law, NC is in play for the presidential contest, and a look ahead to NC Climate Week. All this in your CIB for the week of September 16th, 2024. A major retreat on home energy efficiency becomes law, NC is in play for the presidential contes…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
September 9, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Buying back the White House

Big Oil is pouring big money to buy back the White House, energy efficiency is up for a real legislative vote this week, and a major wind energy milestone. All this in your CIB for the week of September 9th, 2024. Big Oil is pouring big money to buy back the White House, energy efficiency i…
  Dan Crawford · [email protected]
September 6, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Some bad news folks – potential veto override

Tell your senator to uphold Governor Cooper's veto of SB 166 and act on climate change. Tell your senator to uphold Governor Cooper's veto of SB 166 and act on climate change» Hey John, Some bad news folks. The pro-polluter majority will be back in session next week (Sept. 9th) and there’…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
September 3, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Council of State endorsements + more

Explaining NCLCV’s Council of State endorsements, EPA asked to step in, and new investments in NC state and local parks. All this in your CIB for the week of September 3rd, 2024. Explaining NCLCV’s Council of State endorsements, EPA asked to step in, and new investments in NC state and loca…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
August 26, 2024 at 7:25 PM

Good energy and election news--let's not let up!

Harris and Stein support could help down-ballot environmental champs in NC, nationally the U.S. is on track to slash carbon emissions, and commenting on wind leasing off the NC coast. This and more in your CIB for the week of August 26th, 2024. Harris and Stein support could help down-ballo…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 5:31 PM

A report on the impact we are having

John, we want to give you a glimpse at just some of the good our supporters do. John, I want to share our most recent report on how our programs are affecting NC’s political landscape and communities across the state. This includes winning an important political race, working alongside commun…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 8:13 PM

Duke cash helps fund attacks on Josh Stein

Duke Energy has given significant amounts of money to the governors race, celebrating the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction act, and a state senator gets caught greenwashing. All this in your CIB for the week of August 19th, 2024. Duke Energy has given significant amounts of money to t…
  Lari Hatley · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Uncover the power of a will this Make-A-Will Month

I hope this tool is as beneficial to your personal peace of mind as it is to our community.     + Dear John, August is National Make-A-Will Month, a time to take a significant step toward the future—your future and the future of North Carolina. Creating a will is a powerful way to ensure…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
August 12, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Walz on climate, NC receives $57M, and more

Kamala Harris picks climate action champion Tim Walz as her VP; NC gets a big clean energy grant from the Biden-Harris Administration; and the push continues to require Duke Energy to strengthen its carbon plan. All this in your CIB for the week of August 12th, 2024. Kamala Harris picks cli…
  Michelle (Meech) Carter · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Duke Energy must follow the law

Tell Attorney General Josh Stein to ensure the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) holds Duke Energy to the law. Tell Attorney General Josh Stein to ensure the North Carolina Utilities Commission holds Duke Energy to the law!» Dear John, In 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
August 5, 2024 at 7:07 PM

Cooper's push for environmental justice + more

Advocates turn up heat on regulators to stop Duke’s runaway gas plans; a federal court upholds GenX health guidance; and the Cooper Administration continues its push for environmental justice. All this in your CIB for the week of August 5th, 2024. Advocates turn up heat on regulators to sto…
  Carrie Clark · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Help us get to 1,000 signatures to hold Duke Energy accountable!

Duke Energy is a greedy monopoly. Instead of transitioning to cheaper, cleaner energy sources, Duke continues to invest in expensive, dirty methane gas plants. Tell the NC Utilities Commission to hold Duke Energy accountable!» Hey John, Duke Energy keeps raising our rates and dragging th…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
July 29, 2024 at 7:13 PM

Good environmental news for NC!

Kamala Harris receives the endorsement of multiple environment organizations, North Carolina gets a huge climate action grant, and NC's second large wind farm begins construction. All this and more in your CIB for the week of July 29th, 2024. Kamala Harris receives the endorsement of multip…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Endorsements, Project 2025, + more

NCLCV announces endorsements, we look at the notorious “Project 2025”, and pro-polluters on North Carolina’s most important environmental board block clean water rules. All this and more in your CIB for the week of July 22nd, 2024. NCLCV announces endorsements, we look at the notorious “Pro…
  Michelle (Meech) Carter · [email protected]
July 18, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Why are our energy bills so high?

It’s pretty simple: Duke Energy is a greedy monopoly. Instead of transitioning to cheaper, cleaner energy sources, Duke continues to invest in expensive, dirty methane gas plants. Tell the NC Utilities Commission to hold Duke Energy accountable!» Hey John, Why are our energy bills so hig…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
July 15, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Some good news for your week

Conservationists expand voter registration efforts, federal funds come to NC for clean vehicles , and one utility company doubles down on wind power in our state. All this in your CIB for the week of July 15th, 2024. One company doubles down on wind power, federal funds come to NC for clean…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 5:52 PM

The Chevron Doctrine, $400M in energy costs, + Josh Stein

A U.S. Supreme Court's ruling threatens environmental protections, Duke Energy's neglect could cost ratepayers $400M, and why we are all in on Josh Stein for Governor. All this in your CIB for the week of July 8th, 2024. A U.S. Supreme Court's ruling threatens environmental protections, Duk…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
July 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Veto overrides, new polling, + good news for wetlands

Pro-polluter legislators override the vetoes of anti-environmental legislation, a new poll shows strong support for clean energy, and a federal judge in NC upholds protection of coastal wetlands. All this in your CIB for the week of July 1st, 2024. Pro-polluter legislators override the veto…
  Michelle (Meech) Carter · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Duke Energy is raising your bills. Help hold them accountable

Tell the NC Utilities Commission to hold Duke Energy accountable. Tell the NC Utilities Commission to hold Duke Energy accountable!» John, Duke Energy plans to raise your energy bills to increase their profit margins. They claim this increase is a necessary cost for the clean energy trans…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
June 24, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Some good news for NC and the nation

Gov. Cooper vetoes dark money legislation, green groups fund environmental candidates, and the U.S. Senate confirms new energy regulators. This in your CIB for the week of June 24th, 2024. Gov. Cooper vetoes dark money legislation, green groups fund environmental candidates, and the U.S. Se…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Dark money, hog farms, + Juneteenth

Fighting political money-laundering, the truth about factory hog farm pollution, and remembering Juneteenth. This in your CIB for the week of June 17th, 2024. Fighting political money-laundering, the truth about factory hog farm pollution, and remembering Juneteenth. This in your CIB for th…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 8:13 PM

PFAS pollution, dark money, + more

NCLCV calls out opponents of action on PFAS pollution and calls for opposition to political money-laundering for big polluters, while a new report shows record U.S. heat-related deaths. All this in your CIB for the week of June 10th, 2024. NCLCV calls out opponents of action on PFAS polluti…
  Ty McFarland · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 9:27 PM

Oppose more dark money in politics

Contact your house representative and urge them to oppose dark money in our elections! Tell your representative to oppose more dark money in NC politics!» John, NC Republican senators surprised everyone when they brought a dark money change to a bill that was originally about wearing mask…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
June 3, 2024 at 6:25 PM

Clean energy, Trump conviction, + more

A national electric grid enhancement plan, an opportunity for clean energy citizen action, and a disgraced former president begging for oil money. All this in your CIB for the week of June 3th, 2024. A national electric grid enhancement plan, an opportunity for clean energy citizen action, …
  Meech Carter · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Sign up to testify! Deadline is next week.

Sign up to testify to oppose Duke Energy's proposed dirty methane gas plant in Roxboro, NC. Urge the North Carolina Utilities Commission to oppose dirty gas in Roxboro!» John, Duke Energy continues to drag its feet in addressing the climate crisis. Most recently, Duke Energy wants to buil…
  NCLCV · [email protected]
May 28, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Three actions to take to protect NC environment

Three actions to take: 1) oppose Duke’s dirty gas, 2) support the Gov.'s veto of the billboard bill, 3) protect old-growth forest. Plus, honoring environmental champs. All this in your CIB for the week of May 28th, 2024. Three actions to take: 1) oppose Duke’s dirty gas, 2) support the Gov.…
  Khalilah Karim + Lari Hatley · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Green Tie is tomorrow 💚 Here is what to expect

Hey John, come celebrate environmental success stories with us next week. There are still some tickets left. John, As we work to improve the environment for all, it’s time to recognize leaders in environmental justice. Join us in honoring environmental champions at our biggest event of t…