Black bears all over the Southeastern United States are threatened by an ever-increasing and destructive biomass industry that is converting whole forests into pellets for European electricity. Humans have yet again allowed their greed for profit and cheap fuel to trump species’ need for protected habitat. Take a stand against biomass and join our National Day of Action.
Crosspost: Bioenergy in Europe Threatens North American Wetland Forests
On October 15, 2015, our colleagues at NRDC released a report detailing the potential destructive impact that the wood pellet industry poses to precious bottomland hardwood forests in the Southern US. The following is a blog written by report author Debbie Hammel, outlining the report and concerns along with policy recommendations.
NC Residents Urge DEQ to Hold a Public Hearing on Enviva’s Hamlet Facility
Do your part, and take action today to tell DENR to hold a public hearing! The future of our forests and our health is too important to be determined without public input.
#BAD2015 #RaiseYourVoice Communities Opposing the Wood Pellet Industry
Dogwood Alliance is excited to join in solidarity with the international movement for Blog Action Day 2015 and contribute to this year’s theme, #RaiseYourVoice. We look at a community standing up to the wood pellet industry.
Dogwood Alliance Welcomes New Advancement Director, Holly Paar
Dogwood Alliance enthusiastically welcomes our new Advancement Director, Holly Paar!