Critical Problems, Proven Results
NELC attorneys have a proven track record of bringing corporate polluters to justice and translating public frustration into environmental victories. NELC has required payments of more than $200 million toward court-ordered penalties and pollution reduction measures, and allocated $45 million to environmental projects around the country. By demanding industry accountability, NELC has helped citizens restore waterways, preserve wildlife, and ensure air quality.
In 2011, NELC’s work forced GenOn, a power plant owner, to pay a record-setting penalty for fouling Pennsylvania’s waters.
