Georgia energy companies abandon new plant, cite potential energy policies

by Chuck Simmons. May 21, 2009 12:20 PM.

SANDERSVILLE, Ga. -- Four electric companies have pulled out of a deal that would create a $2 billion coal-fired plant in Washington County, Ga.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Cap and trade bill will lead to more public nuisance lawsuits

by Ashley C. Stinnett. May 19, 2009 10:48 AM.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- New climate legislation making its way through the House of Representatives would result in an increasing number of public nuisance lawsuits, this according to a recent letter to lawmakers from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

North Carolina environmental board orders more inspections

by Chuck Simmons. May 18, 2009 12:39 PM.

CHARLOTTE -- The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission on Thursday ordered increased reviews for facilities that burn fossil fuels.

Environmental group challenges Duke Energy on NC power plant

by Chad King. May 11, 2009 06:30 PM.

DURHAM, N.C. -- A Durham, N.C.-based environmental group is seeking to halt construction on Duke Energy's $2.4 billion coal fired plant in Cliffside.

Judge denies TVA more time to complete $300M cleanup project

by Michael Wayne. April 28, 2009 04:04 PM.

ASHEVILLE -- A federal judge has denied the Tennessee Valley Authority's request to extend the timeline to install pollution controls on a coal-fired plant in North Carolina.

House Democrats open door for more climate litigation

by Ashley C. Stinnett. April 27, 2009 08:21 PM.

WASHINGTON, D.C -- House members have written a bill that would allow private residents to sue the federal government over greenhouse gas emissions.<