State of North Carolina Archives: on Environment

Sandy Smith: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach

A: Strongly Support, we must protect our environment without hindering American jobs and business.

Paul Wright: Require package labeling to let their citizens know of GMO

Thom Tillis: AdWatch: Allowed toxic coal ash pollution on Dan River

TEXT: Thom Tillis Gave Polluters a Pass
- News & Record 7/3/2014
Coal Industry Boosts Tillis' Campaign Coffers
- The News & Observer 8/7/2014
Coal Ash Cleanup May Cost North Carolinians
- Charlotte Observer, 7/3/2014

NARRATOR: Now North Carolinians are at risk of picking up the tab for coal ash cleanup. Thom Tillis: protecting polluters, not North Carolina families. Environmental Defense Action Fund is responsible for the content of this advertising.

Alma Adams: Protect our environment for future generations

Alma Adams received the highest grade of 100 from the League of Conservation Voters in their most recent legislative score card. Alma will always work to protect our land and water resources. We must do more to combat climate change. I'll support investing in more renewable energy sources and green technology. We can even create new jobs while taking steps to protect our environment.

Sean Haugh: Reduce environmental regulations

Haugh indicates support for the following principles regarding the environment and energy:
• "Reduce regulation."

Roy Cooper: Toughen environmental permitting & quality mandates

Cooper indicates support of the following principles regarding NC environmental law.
• Require a cost/benefit analysis on the economic impact of proposed environmental regulations.
• Provide funding for recycling programs.
• Maintain minimum environmental quality as mandated by current federal regulations.
• Toughen the permit process for hog farms by requiring owners to pay an application fee and implement state-regulated `Best Management Practice` waste cleanup standards.