We are a coordinated campaign of citizen advocacy groups in North Carolina working for a clean, safe and responsible energy future. We promote efficiency and development of renewable energy resources as we educate the public about the dangers of building and operating a new, dangerous, and unnecessary coal-burning power plant in our state.
Citizen's Hearing in Charlotte on Cliffside
January 14th 2010
600 E.4th Street, Room CH14
Thursday, January 14, 2010
6:30-9:00 PM
On Thursday, January 14, in Charlotte , there will be a citizen's hearing on the final air quality permit for Duke Energy’s Cliffside coal-burning power plant, including the new 800 megawatt Unit Six being constructed about 50 miles upwind of the metropolitan area. The proposed new unit is a source of widespread public concern and opposition as most other new coal-burning plants throughout the nation have been scrapped due to health, economic and environmental liabilities.
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Monday 11 January 2010 - 10:47:32
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Official DAQ Public Hearing on Cliffside
On January 14th, from 6-9pm EST, an official Division of Air Quality Public Hearing will be held to receive public input on the current air permits for the Cliffside Coal Plant. If you cannot make the Charlotte hearing, please consider making your voice heard at this one. For more information, please visit the official announcement by DAQ.
If you would like assistance in developing your comments, please contact us.
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Monday 11 January 2010 - 12:07:46
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Asheville-based protesters lock themselves to generator near Greenville, SC
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Wednesday 02 December 2009 - 03:30:24
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Raleigh March for Climate Leadership
On October 24th, 2009, 150 North Carolinians took to the streets in Raleigh to demand leadership to solve the climate crisis. We need President Obama to negotiate a fair, ambitious, and binding international treaty to reduce emissions. We need Governor Perdue to enforce the Clean Air Act and cancel the pollution permits for Duke Energy's Cliffside coal-fired power plant being built in NC.
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Wednesday 28 October 2009 - 07:49:23
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Asheville's 350.org Speaks Out for a Healthy Climate Future
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Wednesday 28 October 2009 - 07:37:33
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