Jim Warren

NC WARN Letter to Duke Energy CEO on Methane Leakage

June 16, 2016

NC WARN asks Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good to join our call for investigation of methane leakage scandal and to join us in getting methane emissions under control.

Erratic gizmo helps ignite methane controversy — ClimateWire

June 13, 2016

U.S. EPA is reviewing a complaint filed by an environmental group last week alleging that a scientist on the agency’s advisory board committed fraud.

Key government reports were wrong about methane leaks’ severity, environmental group alleges — LA Times

June 8, 2016

An environmental organization filed a federal complaint Wednesday, alleging that key reports by a top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official wrongfully stated the severity of methane leaks across the nation’s natural gas industry.

Whistleblower: EPA Official Covered up Methane Leakage Problems across US Natural Gas Industry — News Release from NC WARN

June 8, 2016

NC WARN charged today that a high-ranking federal official connected to the fossil fuel industry committed scientific fraud and possibly criminal misconduct in a case with sweeping ramifications for global climate change and the safety of workers and neighbors of natural gas sites across much of the United States. Read coverage by the LA Times, Washington Post and other media outlets.

Appeals Court Deals Blow to Duke Energy and Regulators in Power Plant Fight — News Release from NC WARN

June 7, 2016

Late today the NC Court of Appeals dealt a rare blow to the state utilities commission and Duke Energy by reversing an order that would have blocked a court appeal of a controversial power plant in Asheville. The court agreed with NC WARN and The Climate Times, who argued that a $10 million bond set by the commission as a condition of appealing the plant approval was not based on evidence.

Solar Test Case Targets State Policy in North Carolina

June 2, 2016

Church gets solar power from climate justice partner in third party deal, arguing state needs energy competition, not monopoly control of rooftops

NC WARN & Faith Community Church’s Solar Freedom Project News Release and Photos

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Groups File to Intervene in Duke Energy-PNG Merger — News Release from NC WARN

May 31, 2016

The NC Housing Coalition, The Climate Times and NC WARN have jointly filed to become parties in a merger proposed by Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas.

Groups File Notice of Appeal vs Duke Energy Power Plant — News Release from NC WARN & The Climate Times

May 31, 2016

NC WARN and The Climate Times have filed Notice of Appeal in their efforts to expose a Duke Energy power plant proposed for Asheville as unneeded, and disastrous both for customers and for the increasingly urgent fight to slow global warming.

Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Concentration Has Passed the Point of No Return — TruthOut

May 23, 2016

Anthropogenic climate disruption (ACD) has been speeding up with each passing year, Changes that normally occur over a matter of centuries are transpiring over decades. Read more.

Will Anyone Stand Up to Duke Energy? — NC WARN TV ad

May 23, 2016

Extreme weather is harming millions and approaching a chaotic tipping point. Charlotte-based Duke Energy is one of the nation’s largest climate polluters. We have a moral duty to demand a governor who is a leader – not just a politician. Watch our new TV ad!