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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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, …

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  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…

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  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.…

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  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…

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  NCLCV · [email protected]

May 20, 2024 at 8:04 PM

Bad billboard bill, threats to wetlands, + clean energy win

A bad bill putting billboard profits over trees, a new threat to wetlands, and a timely demonstration of utility-scale battery power. Plus, a reminder to buy your tickets to Green Tie 2024! All this in your CIB for the week of May 20th, 2024. A bad bill putting billboard profits over trees,…

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  Carrie Clark · [email protected]

May 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Green Tie is next week! Not too late to get tickets!

Hey John, come celebrate environmental success stories with us next week. There are still some tickets left. In these highly polarized and stressful political times, we still have seen some wins. Come celebrate environmental success stories and learn more about how we will take on the ch…

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  NCLCV · [email protected]

May 13, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Public demands a better "carbon plan" + NC is a swing state

The Cooper Administration is pushing back hard against a pro-polluter stall of essential water pollution protections, plus an opportunity to protect trees in NC. All this and more in your CIB for the week of May 13th, 2024. The Cooper Administration is pushing back hard against a pro-pollut…

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  Khalilah Karim · [email protected]

May 8, 2024 at 7:41 PM

A.G. Josh Stein to speak at Green Tie 2024

Hey John, don’t miss out on this year's event with keynote speaker Attorney General Josh Stein–a fierce environmental advocate. It’s May! That means Green Tie is just around the corner. On May 22nd we will be recognizing legislators who are committed to protecting our environment and our…

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  NCLCV · [email protected]

May 6, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Public demands a better "carbon plan" + NC is a swing state

The legislature is back in town, the public demands a better “carbon plan," and NC is a presidential swing state. All this and more in your CIB for the week of May 6th, 2024. The legislature is back in town, the public demands a better “carbon plan," and NC is a presidential swing state. Al…

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  Lari Hatley · [email protected]

May 1, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Green Tie--Can I bring a friend?

Hey John, I want to invite you to our Green Tie event on May 22nd in Raleigh. Every year, we highlight environmental leaders working to protect our families Hey John, I want to invite you to our Green Tie event on May 22nd in Raleigh. Every year, we highlight environmental leaders workin…

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  NCLCV · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Even more good news + opportunity to act

New EPA rules will slash carbon emissions from power plants, good news for voting rights, and the worker benefits of a clean energy economy are moving south. All this and more in your CIB for the week of April 29th, 2024. New EPA rules will slash carbon emissions from power plants, good new…

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  Meech Carter · [email protected]

April 25, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Take Action! Tell NCUC No Dirty Gas in Roxboro

Sign the petition to the North Carolina Utility Commission 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 wants to build an expensive and dirty methane gas plant in Ro…

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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 …

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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,…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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