Draft Permit Environmental Justice Snapshot Roseburg Forest Products applied to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality, for a PSD (Prevention of Significant Deterioration) permit to construct and operate a new lumber sawmill, named Roanoke Valley Lumber, located at 290 Power Place Drive, Weldon, Halifax County, NC. The mill will process […]
The Sustainable FERC Project is working to produce a public report that would provide specific recommendations for changes and improvements in regional transmission organizations' (RTOs) existing public participation practices to […]
The Sustainable FERC Project is working to produce a public report that would provide specific recommendations for changes and improvements in RTOs’ existing public participation practices to serve as the […]
The Sustainable FERC Project is working to produce a public report that would provide specific recommendations for changes and improvements in RTOs’ existing public participation practices to serve as the basis for future advocacy on reforms. As FERC examines these issues, we are particularly interested in hearing perspectives from environmental justice and community-based organizations, scholars and […]
Sunday, February 20, 2022 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET Join the Creation Care Alliance on Sunday, February 20th, at 4:00 pm for "Environmental Injustice: Race, Class & Climate Change" with Will Barber III. Barber's presentation will focus on the many social justice implications of climate change and will be followed by a conversation and […]
Talking Points from Grassroots and Community Organizations Summary of Major Talking Points on NCRP NCRP Advocates Talking Points Environmental Justice Policies Can’t Support the Status Quo North Carolina Renewable Power […]
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its meeting Monday, February 28, remotely via teleconference. Members of the public are welcome to participate online or by phone. Internet access is not required to attend the meeting. WHO: Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board WHAT: Board Meeting via teleconference […]
About this event DATE: March 15, 2022 TIME: 2 p.m. Eastern, 1 p.m. Central, Noon Mountain, 11 a.m. Pacific AGENDA: Leadership Updates Additional Topics to Come Listening Session and Dialogue: Q&A about ongoing EJ initiatives The purpose of these calls is to inform communities about EPA's environmental justice work and enhance opportunities to maintain an open dialogue […]
State Accepting Public Comments on Draft Permit to address Chemours Groundwater Contamination Permit is part of remediation plan to prevent PFAS discharge to the Cape Fear River The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) is accepting public comments on a draft permit to treat PFAS-contaminated groundwater, surface water and stormwater […]
The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is bringing a Moral Monday March on Raleigh to the steps of the state legislature on Jones Street. In North Carolina, we know the power of bringing together a fusion coalition of people around a common set of demands. The state legislature continues to drive […]
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)’s Division of Water Resources will hold four public meetings in April on draft Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits. Three meetings will be in-person and a fourth will be online via Webex. Members of the public are invited to attend and submit comments on the draft […]
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)’s Division of Water Resources will hold four public meetings in April on draft Animal Waste Management Digester System General Permits. Three meetings will be in-person and a fourth will be online via Webex. Members of the public are invited to attend and submit comments on the draft […]
