Southern Environmental Law Center.
American nonprofit organization
- Reports this week
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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SELC reviewed Amazon's air permit applications for a data center development in Richmond County, while also addressing Enviva mill expansion.Some support1 report
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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
One to three months ago
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An organization is challenging data center projects in the state, involving York County and Spartanburg.Some support1 report
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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The company Stone faced a specific regulatory issue in New Hanover County, where the Fire Marshal granted and then rescinded an exception on August 18th, while a complaint from SELC remains active.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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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
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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 OperationalThe Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is identified as the nation's largest public power supplier.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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NAACP OperationalScott Colom leads Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi Senate race, and the NAACP demands a fair vote count.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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EPA OperationalThe Supreme Court decision narrowed federal authority, leading the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to work on new rules.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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Virginia OperationalAn agency relocated its office to downtown Richmond and operates within Virginia state.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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Amazon OperationalMilitary drone attacks struck Russian logistics infrastructure, coinciding with reports of personal relationships involving Alina Kabaeva, Elsa, and Igor Zelensky.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
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Lee Zeldin OperationalLee Zeldin terminated climate grants and the EPA is seeking an appeal to the Supreme Court regarding the action.Moves Southern Environmental Law Center
Connections
The 39 strongest of 46, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sam Evans Structural
Sam Evans holds a leadership role within the Southern Environmental Law Center.
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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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NAACP Operational
Southern Environmental Law Center provides ongoing legal representation for the NAACP in lawsuits.
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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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Enviva Operational
SELC actively addressed Enviva's plans for mill expansion.
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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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Donald Trump Operational
The relationship is characterized by competing interests regarding policy on national forest management.
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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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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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B raises concerns regarding a potential unfunded mandate impacting A's operational scope.
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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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Georgia Shared context
The Southern Environmental Law Center operates within the geographical and legal context of Georgia.
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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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New Hanover County Operational
SELC actively represents appellants in legal cases within New Hanover County.
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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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Hanover County Shared context
SELC, an environmental law center, discusses data center strain issues within the context of Virginia.
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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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Spartanburg County Operational
Spartanburg County seeks input and expertise from the Southern Environmental Law Center.
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Amazon Operational
SELC actively reviews Amazon's air permit applications, indicating environmental oversight of Amazon's operations.
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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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Charleston Operational
Southern Environmental Law Center engages in legal battles representing conservation groups within Charleston's jurisdiction.
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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
4 events- SELC reviewed Amazon's air permit applications for a data center development in Richmond County, while also addressing Enviva mill expansion.
- 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.
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.