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Environmental advocates and community groups respond to Duke Energy’s review of its ‘Western Carolinas Modernization’ project’
Duke Energy today announced delay its plans and reconsider its options to its originally proposed Western Carolinas Modernization project, which includes a new natural gas-powered station at Lake Julian, “foothill” transmission lines and a new substation in Campobello, S.C. Below are statements on behalf of Julie Mayfield, co-director of MountainTrue, and Kelly Martin, senior campaign representative for Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign in North Carolina.
Faithful Gather in Asheville to Discuss Pope’s Call for Action
People of faith will gather for a special event in Asheville at St. Eugene’s Catholic Church on Thursday, September 24 to watch Pope Francis’ address to congress and discuss what his message means to the world and how we can better care for God’s Creation.
Carolina Land Coalition unites to challenge Duke’s power plans
Communities, neighbors and grassroots organizations across Western Carolina have joined forces to oppose Duke Energy’s Western Carolina expansion plans, including a network of power transmission lines, a large-scale gas-fired power plant near Asheville and substation at Campobello, SC.
MountainTrue cancels Mountain Brew Fest, cites regulatory obstacles
MountainTrue announced today that it has canceled the upcoming Mountain Brew Fest scheduled for August 22 in downtown Hendersonville, and has issued the following statement: “Our hope was that this festival would be an opportunity to build community, support local brewers and help display MountainTrue’s presence as an advocate for a healthy environment in Henderson County and the region as a whole …
MountainTrue Calls for Duke Energy to Justify WNC “Modernization” Plan
Duke Energy’s so-called “Modernization” Plan doubles down on fossil fuels and threatens to disrupt hundreds of property owners, sensitive habitats, and the visual beauty of Western North Carolina’s mountains.
8/22 – Mountain Brew Fest in Hendersonville
Come out and celebrate community, clean water and great beer at MountainTrue’s first Mountain Brew Fest in Downtown Hendersonville on August 22. Enjoy live music, food, and craft beer from the region’s best craft brewers while helping MoutainTrue advance its mission to champion resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities across Western North Carolina. Mountain Brew Fest provides a great opportunity to connect quality of life with a healthy environment.
Court Rejects North Carolina’s Attempt to Weaken Air Pollution Protections
In a win yesterday for the people of North Carolina and everyone across the country who suffers health problems from breathing soot, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected North Carolina’s challenge to federal standards that protect people from increases in dangerous fine particle pollution.
Duke announcement to clean coal ash ponds excludes two of three Cliffside sites
On June 25, Duke Energy announced plans to excavate and close 12 additional coal ash ponds across the state.
7/24: Save the French Broad Concert — Matisyahu at the Orange Peel
7/24: Save the French Broad Concert -- Matisyahu at the Orange Peel Please join us on July 24 as Matisyahu helps us in our ongoing work to save the French Broad River! Matisyahu is an American artist known for blending Orthodox Jewish themes with reggae, rock and hip...
BREAKING: Asheville coal plant retirement signals end to coal ash pollution
In an announcement today, Duke Energy revealed a proposal to retire the Asheville Plant, a 414 MW nameplate capacity (376 MW operating capacity) coal-fired power plant located near Asheville, North Carolina.
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