Southern Environmental Law Center.
American nonprofit organization
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 41
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Spartanburg County consulted the Southern Environmental Law Center and SC DES regarding environmental matters.Some support1 report
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Mark Johnson discusses community investment while Cloud promotes cleanup efforts in Spartanburg, coinciding with SELC fighting permit changes.Some support1 report
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The company Stone faced a specific regulatory issue in New Hanover County, where the Fire Marshal granted and then rescinded an exception on August 18th, while a complaint from SELC remains active.Some support1 report
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City plans a flood barrier project in Virginia Beach that is drawing concern from environmental groups regarding its impact on the Lynnhaven River's health.Some support1 report
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The Southern Environmental Law Center is monitoring the city regarding a data center project in Birmingham.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a lawsuit challenging streamlined permits for oil and gas pipelines.Some support2 reports
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The Trump administration terminated environmental justice grants, prompting the Southern Environmental Law Center to file a lawsuit against the EPA.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Southern Environmental Law Center is monitoring city transparency regarding development in Bessemer, Alabama, using the Open Records Act.Some support1 report1 development inside
Gone quiet
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Environmental groups are opposing potential seabed mining, which involves a company filing an unsolicited lease request and an executive order.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Environmental groups jointly sued xAI regarding pollution from its data center in Southaven.Some support1 report
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Environmental groups, including SELC and the Sierra Club, are mobilizing in Waynesboro, Virginia, regarding a permit issue and public hearing.Some support1 report
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Advocacy groups are urging the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to enforce Georgia law in Covington.Some support1 report
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Robeson County is being sued over contamination.Some support2 reports
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News at the entities that move Southern Environmental Law Center most-
Tennessee Valley Authority OperationalTVA is collaborating with a nonprofit headquartered in Knoxville to focus on environmental stewardship of the Tennessee River watershed.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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NAACP StructuralNAACP criticizes flawed voting systems in Los Angeles County, while the clerk's office handles unsealed ballots.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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EPA OperationalEPA provided ship assist in Long Beach and Los Angeles, while tug construction occurred on the Columbia River.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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Virginia OperationalFrederick County, Virginia, has proposed a 1% sales tax referendum to fund local school operations.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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Lee Zeldin OperationalPatty Murray led criticism against Lee Zeldin's agency plans on October 15, 2026.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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Georgia Power OperationalGeorgia Power serves the county area of DeKalb County, and Matthew Kent is serving as the company spokesperson.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
Connections
The 35 strongest of 41, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Tennessee Valley Authority Operational
SELC is actively challenging TVA through legal action regarding environmental violations and operational changes.
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Sam Evans Structural
Sam Evans holds a leadership role within the Southern Environmental Law Center.
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NAACP Structural
NAACP is currently utilizing the services of SELC as its legal representative in a specific lawsuit.
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Appalachian Voices Structural
SELC functions as the representative and advocacy arm for Appalachian Voices.
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Lee Zeldin Operational
The relationship involves active opposition and joint legal challenges against regulatory rollbacks.
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Robeson County Operational
Southern Environmental Law Center is suing Robeson County over contamination issues.
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Elon Musk Operational
SELC actively monitors and initiates legal action against Musk's data center operations regarding environmental pollution.
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Donald Trump Operational
The relationship is characterized by competing interests regarding policy on national forest management.
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Georgia Power Operational
Southern Environmental Law Center is actively challenging Georgia Power regarding the cost allocation of a data center.
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Earthjustice Operational
The two environmental law centers are actively coordinating by jointly filing a lawsuit regarding data center pollution.
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Bessemer Operational
SEL Center monitors Bessemer's governance and development transparency.
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B raises concerns regarding a potential unfunded mandate impacting A's operational scope.
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EPA Operational
The Southern Environmental Law Center actively challenges the EPA through legal action and opposition to regulatory policy changes.
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Georgia Operational
The Southern Environmental Law Center advocates for the enforcement of laws passed in the state of Georgia.
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Patrick Anderson Structural
Patrick Anderson is employed as a senior attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center.
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Environmental Protection Agency Operational
The Southern Environmental Law Center actively leads coalitions opposing proposals put forth by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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SpaceX Mentioned together
The SELC monitors SpaceX's data centers regarding potential environmental and regulatory impacts.
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Effingham County Transactional
Southern Environmental Law Center filed a lawsuit within Effingham County.
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York County Operational
Southern Environmental Law Center actively challenges data center projects within York County's jurisdiction.
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Virginia Beach Operational
The Southern Environmental Law Center is involved in advocacy concerning the flood barrier project in Virginia Beach.
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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Operational
The Southern Environmental Law Center actively opposes potential seabed mining activities overseen by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
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Fluvanna County Operational
The Southern Environmental Law Center has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Fluvanna County residents.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Operational
SELC provides expert commentary and advocacy on regulatory actions taken by FERC.
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US Environmental Protection Agency Operational
The Southern Environmental Law Center actively advocates against policy termination decisions made by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
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Southaven Shared context
SELAC monitors the environmental impacts of the xAI power plant located in Southaven.
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Birmingham Operational
SELC actively monitors Birmingham regarding the development and environmental impact of a data center project.
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Virginia Operational
SELC is actively engaging with Virginia's regulatory processes regarding permit applications.
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Dominion Energy Mentioned together
SEL Center monitors Dominion Energy's financial forecasting issues.
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Sierra Club Mentioned together
The entities are mentioned together as examples of environmental groups assisting local residents.
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Tom Schultz Mentioned together
No direct evidence of a coupling relationship between Tom Schultz and Southern Environmental Law Center was found in the provided timeline.
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Texas Operational
The Southern Environmental Law Center is currently engaged in litigation against the Texas administration over funding cuts.
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Spartanburg County Operational
Spartanburg County seeks input and expertise from the Southern Environmental Law Center.
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New Hanover County Operational
SELC actively represents appellants in legal cases within New Hanover County.
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North Carolina Operational
Southern Environmental Law Center actively monitors North Carolina's policy decisions regarding land use and settlements.
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Duncan Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Duncan and Southern Environmental Law Center.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
3 events- SELC and Grady Richardson represented appellants in a county case in New Hanover County.
- Spartanburg County consulted the Southern Environmental Law Center and SC DES regarding environmental matters.
- Mark Johnson discusses community investment while Cloud promotes cleanup efforts in Spartanburg, coinciding with SELC fighting permit changes.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
7 events- City plans a flood barrier project in Virginia Beach that is drawing concern from environmental groups regarding its impact on the Lynnhaven River's health.
- The Southern Environmental Law Center is monitoring the city regarding a data center project in Birmingham.
- The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a lawsuit challenging streamlined permits for oil and gas pipelines.
- The Southern Environmental Law Center is monitoring city transparency regarding development in Bessemer, Alabama, using the Open Records Act.
- Environmental groups jointly sued xAI regarding pollution from its data center in Southaven.
- Environmental groups, including SELC and the Sierra Club, are mobilizing in Waynesboro, Virginia, regarding a permit issue and public hearing.
- Advocacy groups are urging the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to enforce Georgia law in Covington.
June 2026
3 events- The Trump administration terminated environmental justice grants, prompting the Southern Environmental Law Center to file a lawsuit against the EPA.
- Environmental groups are opposing potential seabed mining, which involves a company filing an unsolicited lease request and an executive order.
- Robeson County is being sued over contamination.