Cleaner air. Lower costs. More jobs. CHARGE’s new report confirms the benefits of clean transportation programs. Congress—protect and expand these investments. America can’t afford to go backwards. Learn more:

“We’re in court fighting because the E.P.A. ripped away this program from families with no basis,” SELC senior attorney Nick Torrey said to the NY Times. Learn more about the impacts being felt by Georgians via the NY Times:

Congratulations to our Conservation Awardees! 🌟Maribel Castañeda, @OurVAOutdoors 🌟Karen Forget, @LRNow 🌟 Trip Pollard, @selc_org 🌟 Rev. Dr. Faith Harris, @VAIPL 🌟 @jaycford, @chesapeakebay 🌟 Mary Rafferty, VCN Meet the awardees: https://t.co/uMVjBNilt1

It's come to our attention that we could do more humble bragging about what we've shipped at Mighty in the past 30 days. So, here we go 👇 Promotional Banners Target the right members with the right message at the perfect time. Set it, schedule it, forget it. Multiple Landing

Read the letter: https://t.co/WDumvOpOZ4 Big thanks to @SenSanders and a powerhouse group of Senators - including @MarkWarner @SenTimKaine & @SenatorWarnock for speaking up for #SolarForAll and hardworking families.

32 Senators from across the nation rallied for #SolarforAll today — urging EPA to deliver on its promise to American families to lower energy bills. With energy costs skyrocketing across the Southeast, SFA isn’t just smart—it’s essential.

All around the world, groups are preparing for a day of action to raise awareness of the impacts of the biomass industry. YOU are invited to join them! #BigBadBiomass🪚🌳 You can take part: organise an online or offline action on October 21st. Learn how: https://t.co/80ht9PrN1e

What’s the most important climate issue on the ballot in Georgia this year? Join tomorrow's discussion about Georgia’s Public Service Commission. Presented by GA Tech students, @Grist, and @selc_org. Tix here:

Learn about SELC Associate Attorney Elizabeth Putfark’s path through @UVALaw that led her to her dream job protecting Southern communities from the harms of methane gas:

EVs are on the move in the South. Despite efforts in DC to undercut EV demand, EVs are an increasingly popular choice with drivers. In GA, VA, and NC, EVs made up nearly 10% of all new car sales in the first half of this year:

"When the mud covers oyster beds, traps shrimp and kills what’s underneath — it doesn’t just wipe away the catch—it wipes our way of life.” - Anthony Theriot, Cameron Parish fisherman:

One year ago, Helene tore through Appalachia — reminding us that climate change isn’t a distant threat. Author Jay Leutze reflects on the chaotic days following the storm and the strength of his neighbors who are still working together to rebuild.

We are excited to be back @CBCFInc's annual legislative conference this year. Visit us today through Friday at exhibit space 726 to learn more about SELC, our environmental justice work, and how we partner with communities across the South to take on the most pressing issues.

🎉 Forward progress for Virginia's Rappahannock River, one of America's Most Endangered Rivers® of 2025! The Virginia General Assembly approved funding for a three-year study led by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. It will evaluate the cumulative impacts of surface

Are you one of the 900k people that may be drinking contaminated water in the Cape Fear River Basin? You can speak up. The EPA will be hosting a public hearing about the City of Asheboro’s discharges of cancer-causing 1,4-Dioxane on 10/22: https://t.co/mHcikNYxi5

“To me, the scariest bill that passed this session was House Bill 402,” said Brooks Rainey, a lobbyist for the Southern Environmental Law Center, or SELC. “It makes it very difficult for agency boards and commissions to pass rules.” https://t.co/s97YempOEf

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The South’s wildest, most untouched places are on the line and you have just two weeks to stand up for them. Tell the Forest Service we need the roadless rule now: https://t.co/o5bFkWnJ9P

Last week, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution calling on federal regulators to protect residents and reject a dangerous pipeline. Learn more:

Did you know that the Trump admin recently made it harder for you to weigh in on federal rules? "There is definitely a pattern of this administration skirting around transparency and oversight tools.” - SELC Federal Regulatory Director Liz Zepeda:

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Submit your book or article for the Reed Environmental Writing Award. The Reed Award celebrates writers who achieve literary excellence and offer extraordinary insight into the South’s natural treasures and environmental challenges: