1/29, Coal Ash Press Conference & Duke Energy Rate Hearing in Graham!

Wednesday, January 29, 7:00 PM Alamance Co. Historic Courthouse, 1 SE Court Square, Graham ** Press conference sponsored by ACT Against Coal Ash at 6:15 PM at the Courthouse featuring speakers from coal ash impacted communities! ** FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE Duke Energy expects YOU to pay more while they reap the profits! Just say NO to Rate Hikes for Dirty Energy and Cleaning up Duke’s Coal Ash Pollution Duke has asked the NC Utilities Commission to increase electric rates for residential customers by at least 6.7%. This would add a burden of at least $100…

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12/23, Comment deadline on LNG by rail rule change!

Dec. 23, 11:59 PM, Deadline to submit comments on LNG by rail rule change, PHMSA is proposing to allow fossil fuel companies to transport highly flammable liquified natural gas by train across the U.S., putting entire communities at risk from derailment and subsequent explosions. (More Info) Tell PHMSA NO to this dangerous rule change. Talking points coming soon!

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12/20, Comment Deadline for MVP Southgate Water Quality Cert.!

Dec. 20, 5:00 PM, Deadline to submit comments on MVP Southgate’s 401 water quality certificate! Tell DEQ to protect our communities, groundwater, streams, and wildlife habitats by saying NO to MVP’s water quality permit! For help writing comments: View example talking points **Email your comments to  PublicComments@ncdenr. gov and include ” MVP Southgate” in the subject line**

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September 27, NC Climate Council Interagency Meeting

The North Carolina Climate Change Interagency Council will meet in Raleigh on Friday, September 27.  The agenda will include presentations to the Cabinet Secretaries on the Clean Energy Plan, Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Plan, Motor Fleet ZEV Plan and the Workforce Assessments. These plans were developed as directed in Gov. Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 80. WHAT:         N.C. Climate Change Interagency Council WHEN:         11:00 AM Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 WHERE:       William G. Ross Environmental Conference Center Nature Research Center 121 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603 View the meeting online at https://youtu.be/4Ep0NmVQt9k The meeting is open to the public and…

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Sept. 23, Climate Emergency: Tri-State Pipeline Strike!

“Climate Emergency: Tri-State Pipeline Strike” will kick off at 10:00 AM in downtown Roanoke, VA, Monday, September 23, 2019! As part of the Global Climate Strike week of action, we will be joining with residents and landowners across WV, VA, and NC who are impacted by the proposed Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast fracked gas pipelines and other climate-impacting threats. We will be occupying a space on S. Jefferson St. in downtown Roanoke near the site of the Wells Fargo and SunTrust buildings – two of the largest investors in both the ACP and MVP. Details on specific location TBA. This PUBLIC…

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Aug. 20: Enviva Public Hearing!

Speak out to stop Enviva from expanding their wood pellet industry in North Carolina! More info HERE, Northampton High School, Auditorium, 152 Hurricane Drive, Gaston Written comments on the proposed expansion are due on Aug. 23rd by 5:00 PM, send to [email protected] – type “Enviva  Northampton.18A” in subject line

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Aug. 28: Triangle Rising: Energy Justice for North Carolina Action

It’s Time for Energy Justice. It’s Time to End the Duke Energy monopoly! Energy Justice North Carolina (EJNC), a coalition of over a dozen organizations, is hosting events across the state to uplift the work of local groups working to bring localized energy solutions to their area as well as connecting local climate and justice advocates to a statewide campaign to create a more equitable playing field for clean, renewable, affordable energy and environmental justice. Learn about local efforts like the recent victory when the Orange County Board of Commissioners passed a budget that includes nearly a half-million dollars over the…

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June 29, Bishop Barber Stands for EJ in Northampton Co.!

The event will kick off at 12:00 PM with a presentation by Bishop Barber & The Poor People’s Campaign, followed by presenters from advocacy organizations on the Environmental Justice threats of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, Enviva wood pellet mill and Vista Green’s coal ash dump. A chicken lunch will be served. Please bring your lunch if you have dietary restrictions. View the flier HERE to share with your community! All activities are free of charge

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