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Solutions start in the South

When it comes to finding solutions to protect the people and environment of the South, SELC is leading the way.

Union Hill makes history, again

Virginia community established by Freedmen nominated for historic designation

“A welcomed, long overdue development.”

A settlement agreement will cut air pollution in North Birmingham

A win for wild red wolves

Court orders protections for endangered wolves be re-established

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SELC op-ed: Virginians deserved better from senators on electric rates

Frontier Logistics agrees to $1.2 million settlement in pellet-pollution lawsuit

Great hikes from the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains

Hydrogeologic report warns of pipeline threats to Memphis drinking water source

Landmark clean transportation bills advance in Virginia

Tennessee Congressman urges White House to rescind Memphis pipeline permit

We’ve been fighting ‘forever chemicals’ in the South, and now there’s hope in D.C.

2021 Reed Awards honor writing about the Southeast’s fragile coast

The scoop on our latest biogas actions

CHASE, SELC file request to halt Metro Green construction

Biden admin takes bold action on climate change and environmental justice

Celebrating Black environmental voices

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The mission of the Southern Environmental Law Center is to protect the basic right to clean air, clean water, and a livable climate; to preserve our region’s natural treasures and rich biodiversity; and to provide a healthy environment for all.

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Industrial Chemical Pollution in Our Water

Attorneys: Geoff Gisler, Kelly Moser, Jean Zhuang

Protecting Alabama’s Water Quality

Attorneys: Sarah Stokes, Barry Brock, Amble Johnson

The Changing Coast

Attorneys: Christopher K. DeScherer, Sierra Weaver, Blakely Hildebrand, Morgan Butler, Jenny Brennan

Carbon cap-and-trade: A simple and proven climate solution for Virginia

Attorneys: Nate Benforado

Pollution from Industrial Animal Operations

Attorneys: Blakely Hildebrand, Geoff Gisler, Chandra Taylor, Jean Zhuang

Fighting Unnecessary Interstate 73

Attorneys: Catherine Wannamaker, Christopher K. DeScherer

Protecting Our Clean Water

Attorneys: Kelly Moser, Geoff Gisler, Bill Sapp, Frank Holleman, Jonathan Gendzier, Mark Sabath, Nick Torrey, Carl Brzorad, Megan Huynh

A More Equitable Energy Future for Georgia

Attorneys: Kurt Ebersbach, Jill Kysor

Solar Initiative

Attorneys: Lauren J. Bowen, David Neal, Gudrun Thompson, Kurt Ebersbach, Jill Kysor, Christina Andreen Tidwell, Amanda Garcia, Will Cleveland

Offshore Drilling

Attorneys: Sierra Weaver, Christopher K. DeScherer, Deborah M. Murray, Bill Sapp, Nat Mund, Derb S. Carter, Jr., Catherine Wannamaker, Mary Maclean Asbill, Brooks Rainey Pearson, Blakely Hildebrand

Risky and Unnecessary Natural Gas Pipelines Threaten Our Region

Attorneys: Greg Buppert, Gudrun Thompson, David Neal, D.J. Gerken, Patrick Hunter, Jonathan Gendzier, Mark Sabath

Protecting Our Southern Appalachian National Forests

Attorneys: D.J. Gerken, David W. Carr, Jr., Sam Evans, Patrick Hunter, Kristin Davis

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