Taxonomy Archives: Washington D.C.

SELC responds to debt ceiling agreement  

U.S. Supreme Court sides with polluters, abandons basic protections for America’s clean water and communities

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court today severely restricted the government’s ability to protect critical streams, wetlands, and other waterways that shield families and communities across the South an...

EPA moves to cut power plant pollution

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a new proposal to limit carbon pollution from fossil-fueled power plants.

SELC statement on Manchin permitting bill 

WASHINGTON- Today, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin once again introduced a permitting bill intended to fast-track fossil-fuel projects, especially the expensive and risky Mountain Valley Pipeline.

A message on Senator Manchin’s latest attempt to fast-track fossil fuel projects

WASHINGTON- Today, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin once again introduced a permitting bill intended to fast-track fossil-fuel projects, especially the expensive and risky Mountain Valley Pipeline.

Biden administration takes key step toward protecting old-growth forests

Conservation groups file to defend rule restoring longstanding federal clean water protections from industry attack

DC Circuit rules in favor of solar energy in PURPA Eligibility Case

Federal clean water protections restored for many waterways

Clean Water Act at 50: People’s protection against pollution