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313 mentions for topic: Energy Justice
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Santee Cooper announced plans to recycle 11 million tons of coal ash from three South Carolina power plants following a settlement agreement with environmental groups including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. The settlement requires removal…
“The power of the environmental justice movement is rooted in our ability to band together and engage a broad base of support”
A federal judge ruled that the EPA must establish regulations for safe coal ash disposal, siding with environmental groups including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy in a lawsuit challenging the agency's failure to regulate coal…
The EPA has agreed to establish federal rules for coal ash disposal by December 19, 2014, following a settlement in a lawsuit brought by environmental groups including Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. The settlement addresses concerns…
Community leaders, faith leaders, and environmental advocates gathered at an EPA listening session in Atlanta to call for strong carbon pollution standards for existing power plants. Seandra Rawls Pope of SACE expressed support for EPA's carbon…
“Based on our experiences with the Kingston dam break, we know that toxic coal ash dumped into waters is an environmental disaster that requires swift attention and cleanup. Downstream communities' drinking water could be at risk and residents need to be forewarned immediately.”
“They're essentially hazardous waste dumps. They're regulated less stringently than household garbage disposal. Dan River really should be the last straw. Duke Energy really needs to step up.”
Oceana and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy hosted an educational forum at the College of Charleston to discuss the risks of offshore seismic testing for oil and natural gas exploration off the East Coast. The…
Former U.S. Senator Bob Graham, founder of the Florida Conservation Coalition, opposes HB 703, a bill sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Patronis that would extend water-use permits up to 50 years and limit local government authority over…
Sixty environmental and advocacy groups, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, called on President Obama to issue an executive order protecting U.S. water resources from energy development impacts. The groups identified ten "sacrifice zones" across…
A federal judge ordered the EPA to set a deadline within 60 days for finalizing federal coal ash regulations, ruling that the agency has a mandatory duty to review and revise waste regulations every three years.…
A Politico investigation examines Duke Energy Florida's $1 billion solar program settlement negotiated with Walmart and two solar advocacy groups, including SACE, that critics argue excludes residential consumers from the decision-making process. The Florida Public Service…
A federal court ordered the EPA to propose a deadline for federal regulations on coal ash within 60 days, marking a victory for environmental groups including Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. Coal ash from power plants…
Over 80 environmental advocates, public health experts, and elected officials gathered in Atlanta for the first Southeast Coal Ash Summit to address coal ash contamination risks in the region's waterways. The summit featured keynote speakers including…
“For too long TVA has been irresponsible in its management of coal combustion waste and this report validates our concerns that each of their 11 coal plants is endangering our water supply and public health through improper maintenance and monitoring.”
