Conservative lobby group Alec plans anti-environmental onslaught

- Corporate lobbying network plans to draft bills attacking protections - Bills will reportedly aim to expand offshore oil drilling and cut EPA budget

Suzanne Goldenberg

The corporate lobbying network American Legislative Exchange Council, commonly known as Alec, is planning a new onslaught on a number of environmental protections next year when Republicans take control of Congress and a number of state legislatures.

The battle lines of Alec’s newest attack on environmental and climate measures will be formally unveiled on Wednesday, when the group begins three days of meetings in Washington DC.