Southern Environmental Law Center.
American nonprofit organization
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 42
What's happening
Active this week
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Coastal conservation groups, including the Coastal Conservation League and Southern Environmental Law Center, initiated a legal action to contain development in Cainhoy Peninsula.Some support1 report
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SELC filed a lawsuit on behalf of county residents in Fluvanna County, Nebraska, while a Nebraska company seeks a permit.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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SELC and Grady Richardson represented appellants in a county case in New Hanover County.Some support1 report
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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The company Stone faced a specific regulatory issue in New Hanover County, where the Fire Marshal granted and then rescinded an exception on August 18th, while a complaint from SELC remains active.Some support1 report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
Gone quiet
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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
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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-
NAACP StructuralThe League of Women Voters and NAACP are collaborating on voter preparedness efforts.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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Tennessee Valley Authority OperationalTVA awarded grant funding to local schools in Benton on October 21, 2026.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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EPA OperationalEPA monitors contaminants entering the Delaware River near residents in New Jersey.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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Virginia OperationalEli Lilly and Company is expanding manufacturing operations with a $5 billion facility in Goochland County, Virginia.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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Georgia Power OperationalGeorgia Power named Joe Brownlee as vice president, noting his background from the University of Phoenix and work in Paulding County.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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Environmental Protection Agency OperationalThe EPA is overseeing cleanup efforts for contamination threatening the Huron River in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
Connections
The 36 strongest of 42, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
NAACP Structural
NAACP is currently utilizing the services of SELC as its legal representative in a specific lawsuit.
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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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Appalachian Voices Structural
SELC functions as the representative and advocacy arm for Appalachian Voices.
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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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Robeson County Operational
Southern Environmental Law Center is suing Robeson County over contamination issues.
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Lee Zeldin Operational
The relationship involves active opposition and joint legal challenges against regulatory rollbacks.
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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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Bessemer Operational
SEL Center monitors Bessemer's governance and development transparency.
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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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B raises concerns regarding a potential unfunded mandate impacting A's operational scope.
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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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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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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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Virginia Operational
SELC is actively engaging with Virginia's regulatory processes regarding permit applications.
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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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Effingham County Transactional
Southern Environmental Law Center filed a lawsuit within Effingham County.
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SpaceX Mentioned together
The SELC monitors SpaceX's data centers regarding potential environmental and regulatory impacts.
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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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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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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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North Carolina Operational
Southern Environmental Law Center actively monitors North Carolina's policy decisions regarding land use and settlements.
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Charleston Operational
Southern Environmental Law Center engages in legal battles representing conservation groups within Charleston's jurisdiction.
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New Hanover County Operational
SELC actively represents appellants in legal cases within New Hanover County.
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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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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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Spartanburg County Operational
Spartanburg County seeks input and expertise from the Southern Environmental Law Center.
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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
3 events- Coastal conservation groups, including the Coastal Conservation League and Southern Environmental Law Center, initiated a legal action to contain development in Cainhoy Peninsula.
- SELC filed a lawsuit on behalf of county residents in Fluvanna County, Nebraska, while a Nebraska company seeks a permit.
- An organization is challenging data center projects in the state, involving York County and Spartanburg.
September 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.
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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.