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Environmental Champions Applauded 6/19/2008

Raleigh—Six state senators, nine state representatives, and three members of North Carolina’s Congressional Delegation received perfect scores on key votes affecting the state’s air, water, natural areas, and quality of life, according to Environment North Carolina’s annual legislative scorecard, released today.

Preservation News

Drilling off our coast won’t lower gas prices and would harm NC’s beaches 6/18/2008

Lawmakers Increase Funding for Protection of Forests, Farmland 7/30/2007

Report: Another two million acres of NC open spaces gone by 2027 4/25/2007

Gov. Easley Proposes Increased Funding for Saving Farmland, Parks 2/23/2007

Environment North Carolina applauds leaders for protecting Chimney Rock 1/30/2007

Energy News

U.S. Senate Blocks Extension of Critical Clean Energy Program 6/10/2008

Environment America Launches Campaign for Clean Energy, Green Economy 5/09/2008

Senate Passes Cantwell-Ensign Amendment for Clean Energy Economy 4/10/2008

U.S. House Approves Bill to Stimulate the Clean Energy Economy 2/28/2008

Environment North Carolina statement on President Bush's State of the Union 1/28/2008

Global Warming News

Environment North Carolina Praises Sen. Dole's Global Warming Vote 6/06/2008

Report: Global Warming Pollution Standards for Cars Will Save Money, Slash Emissions in NC 5/27/2008

NC poll shows support for global warming solutions 5/21/2008

Senate Committee Releases a Substitute to the Climate Security Act 5/21/2008

New Coal Plant to Increase Global Warming Pollution 1/29/2008

Clean Water News

Local Citizens Call on State Officials to Protect the Horsepasture River 4/22/2008

Polluters Continue to Contaminate North Carolina's Waterways 10/11/2007

6,500 Comments to State Officials: Save Jordan Lake! 9/14/2007

State Moves to Protect Pristine North Fork First Broad River 1/11/2007

Apex fire underscores need for safer chemicals 10/06/2006

Clean Air News

EPA Smog Plan Misses the Mark, Won’t Protect Public Health 3/12/2008

Federal Court Vacates Illegal Mercury Controls 2/08/2008

Supreme Court Rules 9-0 Against Duke Energy 4/02/2007

New Report: Increased Air Pollution Exposure During Daily Commutes 2/28/2007

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case against Duke Energy 11/01/2006

State Legislative News

Environmental Champions Applauded 6/19/2008

Environment North Carolina Releases 2006 Legislative Scorecard 10/25/2006

What Can Lawmakers Do in 2006 to Protect the Environment? 5/09/2006