2007 Press Releases 

December 19

Conservationists encouraged by USFS first steps to restore water quality in Tellico ORV area

 

December 13

Driving, sprawl are top factors in global warming in Virginia

 

December 10

Forest Service finds Dominion’s proposed coal plant would violate Clean Air Act

 

December 6

Pediatricians, nurses and doctors urge federal court to throw out EPA’s weak attempt to control mercury

 

November 20

North Carolina Ranks High in Coal Plants, Global Warming Pollution

 

Dominion Power is ignoring global warming, consumer costs in proposal for Wise County coal plant, experts say

November 8

State's plans at Cliffside violate Clean Air Act

October 31

SELC annual writing contest underway; winners to be announced at Virginia Festival of the Book

October 29

October 24

Wilderness bill passes House of Representatives

US Park Service faces suit for failing to manage beach driving on Cape Hatteras National Seashore

October 18

Community-Led Coalition Launches Campaign to Stop Wise County Coal Plant

September 25

 

September 25

Connections and Choices: New Report First to Study Affordable Housing and Smart Growth in the Greater Richmond Region

 

September 17

Southern Environmental Law Center Launches New Washington, D.C. Office

 

September 17

DHEC to issue draft coal plant permit; sets stage for debate

 

September 12

SELC statement on the Kaine Administration's 10-year Virginia Energy Plan

 

August 28

Groups ask for federal investigation of Bonner Bridge project

 

August 24

SELC statement on proposed federal rule for disposing mining waste in Appalachian streams

 

August 20

Logging plan for Cherokee National Forest jeopardizes trout stream, cuts into local tourism economy

 

August 14

SELC statement on proposed air permit for Duke's planned expansion at Cliffside

 

July 6

DOE's electric transmission corridors are illegal; Mid-Atlantic corridor provides fast-track for Dominion's planned power line in Northern Virginia

 

June 28

Sportsmen, conservationists join forces to protect prized trout habitat in NC and TN

 

June 18

Mirant can't trade its way to cleaner air, say environmental, public health advocates

 

SELC statement: National Park Service announces a monetary settlement as preferred alternative to building a road through the Great Smokies

May 25

Mirant can't trade its way to cleaner air, say environmental, public health advocates

June 18

SELC statement: Introduction of National Forest Roadless Conservation Act of 2007

May 24

SELC statement: US House votes to de-authorize Navy OLF site in North Carolina

May 17

SELC statement: Briggs DeLaine Pearson Connector lawsuit

April 17

U.S. Supreme Court historic ruling signals clean-up of dirtiest coal-fired power plants

April 2

Coalition announces opposition to proposed Pee Dee coal plant

March 15

Southeast wetlands most at risk under US Supreme Court decisions

March 14

State cuts Duke Energy power plant plans in half

Feburay 28

Navy’s new environmental analysis keeps Washington County as preferred site for landing field

Feburay 23

Wilderness advocates laud Boucher, Warner for protecting Virginia's natural heritage

Feburay 13

Agencies, scientists, environmentalists speak out against PCS mining plan

Feburay 12

State asked to deny Duke Energy power plant expansion

February 7

US Fish and Wildlife Serivce placed under gag order regarding Navy's planned OLF

January 30

Groups unveil bold action plan for Alabama's threatened water resources

January 23

State denies Santee Swamp bridge permit

January 19

SELC hosts distinguished writers at Virginia Festival of the Book

January 11

Statement from SELC concerning North Carolina's approval of a 20 million gallon per day transfer of water to the Rocky River sub-basin of the Yadkin Pee-Dee River

January 10

South Carolina to decide on mercury controls tomorrow: State faces unique opportunity to control emissions at no cost to utilities

January 10

Wind Over Waves development in Salvo halted

January 3

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