Governor Perdue will not veto remaining bills

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Today Gov. Bev Perdue’s office announced that she will not veto any more bills. So the three bills that environmental groups oppose (H819 Coastal Management Policies, SB 229 Amend Environmental Laws 2012, and HB 953 Amend Environmental Laws 2) will become law. Click here for more information about the bills.

Molly Diggins, director of the NC Sierra Club, stated: “We are disappointed that the Governor chose not to veto these bills. All three measures primarily benefit developers at the expense of North Carolina’s taxpayers, who will end up paying more in the long run to deal with the increased costs of failing to address sea level rise as well as water pollution caused by poorly planned development."

Business and environmental groups fight over regulation

The Charlotte Observer reports on the differing views of regulation held by businesses and groups such as the N. C. Chamber and environmental groups such as the Sierra Club. Molly Diggins, director of the NC Sierra Club, is pictured and quoted as saying "We would be prohibited from looking out for North Carolina's best interests in deciding what we need in the way of environmental protection," under proposals to prevent new state environmental regulations.

Please Vote!

Election day is Tuesday, November 2. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A list of candidates endorsed by the Capital Group and the NC Chapter of the Sierra Club can be found here.

A list of candidates endorsed by Environment NC can be found here.

A list of candidates endorsed by the Conservation Council of North Carolina can be found here.

Click here to determine you polling place. Click here for more information about voting.

Sierra Club Slient Auction and Wine Tasting

I look forward to seeing everyone Sat October 17 from 5:30pm-9pm at Cafe Helios, located at 413 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, for The Capital Group Sierra Club's Silent Auction and Wine Tasting! Twenty dollars at the door gets you fun, food, wine, prizes, and the chance to bid on great local products and services.

All proceeds will benefit the Capital Group's Inner City Outings program. RSVP today at www.nc.sierraclub.org/capital/auction/rsvp.asp to support our local inner city children and enable them to experience nature and the Great Outdoors.

Please bring cash or checks only, as we are unable to accept credit cards.

The Sierra Club still needs help the day of the auction! If you're interested in volunteering to help the day of the event, please contact Sharon Hazouri at vicechair-cg@sierraclub-nc.org.