Latest Alerts

Regulatory "reform" rears its ugly head, again

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

In today's Coastal Review Online, 'regulatory reform' is back in the headline. Here are the take-aways, some of them toxic, from yet another attempt to roll-back environmental standards and regulations: > Read More

Five years later, still no Titan

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

5th Anniversary Rally > Read More

Get to know your new commissioners!

Friday, December 14, 2012

The November elections saw the addition of two new members to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, with a third expected in the next few days.  For those of you who weren't able to make it to our December Community Action Meeting, we held a special citizens' lobbying training to provide some techniques for meeting with your local officials and getting your message across.  Click here for some helpful lobbying tips, then schedule a meeting with one of the commissioners today!  Remember, they work for YOU, but you have to let them know what your concerns are. > Read More

Community Action Meeting THURSDAY Dec/13

Friday, December 07, 2012



Next Community Action Meeting: December 13


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Help us reach 15,000 petitions signatures!

Thursday, November 08, 2012

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Last week of early voting!

Monday, October 29, 2012


We’re expecting extraordinary voter turnout this year in North Carolina and it’s critical that voters who share our values for clean air, clean water, and protecting our natural places turn out. > Read More

Public Hearing: DAQ to consider rollback of Air Toxics Program

Tuesday, September 11, 2012


Division of Air Quality Conducts Review of State Air Toxics Rules

Public hearing scheduled for: 
Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
 
William G. Ross Jr. Environmental Conference Center
121 West Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
 
Earlier this year, the NC General Assembly ordered a review of the state Air Toxics Program, a piece of legislation designed to bridge the gaps between federal guidelines for toxic industrial emissions and the body of medical literature which demonstrates significant risks to human health at federally permitted levels.  In two weeks, our elected officials will consider easing the "regulatory burden" on industry by rolling back portions of this critical program.  Unfortunately, it is a burden which will then fall on the state's citizenry in the form of higher health care bills, damage to our fishing industry, and jobs lost when tourists decide to spend their vacation time in places that place a higher premium on breathing clean air, not to mention our local environment and quality of life.
 
On the regulatory chopping block are "health-based limits for about 100 compounds, 21 of which are not regulated under the federal program," according to the agency's press release.  States are required to, at a minimum, abide by federal standards for industrial emissions, but as we know all too well in New Hanover County (ranked by the US EPA as having the 2nd-highest levels of toxic emissions in the state), these standards are often insufficient to protect public health.
 

All of us need to work to convince our state legislators that we cannot afford to move backwards on laws designed to protect the health of our community.  Letting industry get away with minimal pollution controls directly impacts not only our health and our children's health, but the health of our economy as well.  Can North Carolina continue to be a top vacation destination with a reputation as a pollution haven?  Let's not find out! > Read More

Welcome back to school - Essay Contest!

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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Action Needed: Tell EPA No Delays in Cement Kiln Rules

Wednesday, August 08, 2012

No Delay In Cement Kiln Regulations

 
Some folks need a break.  But we don’t buy the story that big polluters like cement kilns fall into that category.


In fact, they’ve had breaks for decades.  It was only recently that the EPA finally stood up for our health and decided that they needed to clean up their toxic and polluting act.  But now the EPA wants to weaken those rules and delay their implementation.

What happens when rules for cement kilns are relaxed?  People can get sick.  Really sick.  

According to the EPA when they announced the long overdue rules in 2010, they said the rules would  prevent: > Read More

EPA could side with industry, delay cement kiln regulations

Thursday, July 19, 2012

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ACTION ALERT: Stand up for clean air in NC!

Thursday, June 28, 2012

THERE IS STILL TIME TO ACT!


Please call Governor Perdue today and tell her to veto H.952: (800) 662-7952 or (919) 733-2391.
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Get Your Well Water Tested for FREE!

Monday, June 11, 2012

Get Your Well Water Tested for FREE > Read More

Local businesses gather to protect the local economy

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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Vote today!

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

You have until 7:30PM to vote in leaders who will help you win the fight against Titan Cement!

 
As a 501c3, Stop Titan cannot endorse candidates but here are some helpful non-partisan websites:
 
www.NCVoterGuide.org
www.NCElectionConnection.com
www.WHQR.org - NHC County Commissioner Candidate Series 
 
If you are unsure where to vote, click here
 
Remember smart decisions start with smart decisions makers. Do you part to vote in leaders who will support our fight for clean, sustainable industries.  Happy voting!  > Read More

Join your neighbors for a Picnic In The Park, April 29th

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

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Local blogger raises the questions we all want answered

Monday, February 13, 2012

Wilmington Rants blogger writes: Apples, Oranges, and Titan


Two local news stations have recently done 'in-depth' coverage on Titan but we think they could have asked harder questions.  Apparently citizens think so, too!
 

 Click here to read one local blogger's hard hitting questions about Titan.

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Help STOP TITAN...Take a quick survey!

Friday, January 06, 2012

Your input is crucial to helping us win the fight against Titan Cement.

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The High Cost of Titan’s Cement in North Carolina

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Read this guest blog post on the Center for Health, Environment and Justice website written by Kelly Stryker, mother and activist against Titan Cement. Reminding us of what Titan could bring other than simply "jobs." > Read More

Hispanics in Wilmington Burdened by Asthma

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Gabrielle Steele of the American Lung Association recently wrote a wonderful letter to the editor at Star News about the increasing Hispanic population in North Carolina and the American Lung Association’s Disparities in Lung Health Series, Luchando Por El Aire: The Burden of Asthma on Hispanics. Asthma is a growing problem in the United States, it is a health issue effecting people of all ages, races, and genders, and understanding who is at risk and why is of great importance in protecting everyone's futures.  > Read More

U.S. House Votes to Increase Mercury Pollution, Premature Death and Disease

Thursday, October 06, 2011

From a recent Earthjustice Press Release:

House Votes to Increase Mercury Pollution, Premature Death and Disease
H.R. 2681 promotes waste-burning, lets some of the dirtiest polluters escape clean air laws > Read More

Help us spread the word!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Help us cover the area with posters & handouts

 
We've got an Info Session, three public hearings and a County Commissioner meeting to advertise. We need your help pushing these upcoming events out to the community. Below you will find two posters and handouts that you can download, print and distribute on your own!
 
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Planning Board approves SUP, goes to NHC Commissioners Oct 3rd

Friday, September 02, 2011

We've passed the first hurdle to getting the SUP approved > Read More

TAKE ACTION: Vote NO to Titan's air permit

Monday, August 08, 2011

Should the state issue Titan Cement an air permit?

Click here to vote.

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TAKE ACTION - Support the zoning revisions

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Click here for a quick, one-page cheat sheet on the NHC Zoning Revisions.

 

Now take those factoids and put them to ACTION:

Remember that this process was temporarily derailed at the most recent Planning Board Meeting, when a handful of representatives from local industries asked for a delay. Are you comfortable with industry dictating the terms of your community? Here's what you can do about it: > Read More

Protect Your Community. Support the NHC Zoning Revisions.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Zoning Revisions and How They Affect You 

New Hanover County is considering zoning revisions that will greatly benefit the future of our community. The County is proposing to revise the permitting process for industrial facilities by requiring a local review in the form of a special use permit.  If passed, a special use permit would most likely affect any new industry that falls under the proposed changes including Titan Cement. Our local zoning for heavy industry has not been updated since 1969! These revisions would allow, for the first time in New Hanover County history, local input -- in the form of two public hearings -- on what types of industry can locate here. Let us remind you that the public was given three days' notice that Titan Cement was applying for an air permit to begin construction. This may not have happened if a special use permit was in place. Click here for some talking points on the pros and cons. > Read More

New Hanover County Moves Forward with Special-Use Permitting Process for Heavy Industry

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Because our voices really do matter

A big round of congratulations to all who contacted Commissioner Jonathan Barfield and shared your thoughts about his reluctance to support a special-use permit procedure if it’s intent was to harm Titan America’s proposed cement plant and mine. As you all know, Commissioner Barfield was wavering on whether or not he would support the planning department’s recommendations on adding the special-use permit process—a procedure intended to give local government and local residents a voice during the review and approval of certain heavy industrial projects. Here are Commissioner Barfield's words on the recent news of Titan's failed attempts to tweak the Castle Hayne Incorporation Bill and his decision to protect the interests of citizens, not industry:   > Read More

Violations, bad neighbors and flip flops?

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Titan shows us even more reasons why they are unfit to be our neighbor

VIOLATIONS: Titan has done it again, folks. As reported in the Star News, the cement manufacturing giant was cited for numerous environmental violations spanning several years and now has admitted to those violations in an agreement, called a Special Order of Consent, with the State of Virginia.  Titan’s ready mix cement plant operations in Virginia were cited for violations including, but not limited to, discharging contaminated sediments and industrial discharges into local waterways and deficiencies in Titan’s monitoring procedures and air permit requirements.  > Read More

Call Gov. Perdue: VETO budget, PROTECT quality of life in NC

Friday, June 03, 2011

Do you want North Carolina’s water, air and natural areas to be cleaner and better protected than what the federal government minimally requires? > Read More

Do you trust Titan... TAKE ACTION for clean air!

Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Did you know...

  • The CEO of Titan America is lobbying Congress to undo regulations on mercury and other toxins released by cement kilns.

Do you remember...

  • Carolina Cement (local subsidiary of Titan America) promising to follow these very same regulations.

Who do you Trust?

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Attention Citizens: Our Air Quality is at Stake

Thursday, April 07, 2011

Public Meeting for SO2 Non-attainment Issue in New Hanover County
Tuesday April 12, 7-9 pm at Cape Fear Community College
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Tell Gov. Perdue to Freeze Permits…Take Action Today!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

If you are wondering what you can do...  > Read More