environmental advocates
Coverage of environmental advocates in the Nexus archive.
- North Carolina delays Charlotte Water expansion until 2028
North Carolina's new budget delays Charlotte Water's plan to expand water transfers from the Catawba River basin to the Rocky River basin until 2028. The delay is part of a temporary moratorium on new interbasin water transfers to allow a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study on long-term water management.
- Environmental advocates say they’re being shut out as Detroit drafts data center rules
Environmental advocates in Detroit claim they are being excluded from the city's process of drafting data center regulations. The article highlights concerns that residents are being asked to participate in a process where key decisions have already been made.
- TCEQ fines Freeport LNG for alleged air pollution, record keeping violations
TCEQ has fined Freeport LNG for alleged air pollution and record keeping violations. Environmental advocates criticized the penalty as too minor for one of the largest liquefied natural gas exporters.
- Residents Divided Over Proposal to Replace Athletic Fields With New Artificial Turf
City officials propose replacing aging athletic fields at Villa Parke and Robinson Park with new artificial turf using recyclable materials and PFAS-free processes. The proposal has sparked sharp disagreement among parents, youth soccer coaches, and environmental advocates, with officials citing increased demand for recreational space as a key reason.
- Uganda: Environmentalist Calls for Stricter Laws On Construction, Mandatory Tree Planting to Curb Ecological Loss
Environmental advocates in Uganda are urging the government to strengthen environmental laws, enforce mandatory tree planting in development projects, and impose stricter penalties for wetland destruction. They highlight concerns over unchecked urban expansion and weakened ecological protection systems.
- SoCalGas customers spared paying $266M for hydrogen pipeline project
California regulators denied Southern California Gas permission to collect $266 million from customers to fund a hydrogen pipeline network. Environmental and consumer advocates supported the decision, viewing it as a victory against customer-funded projects they oppose.
- Republican lawmakers attempt to shield big oil from climate lawsuits in ‘alarming’ bills
Republican lawmakers are introducing House and Senate bills to grant legal immunity to oil and gas companies from climate lawsuits, led by Wyoming Representative Harriet Hageman and Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Environmental advocates and climate experts warn these bills prioritize protecting polluters over addressing climate damages.