Wide-ranging media outlets from The Wall Street Journal to The Economist to Science Magazine have covered the issues surrounding wood pellet production and arrived at the conclusion that burning Southern […]
Like a Sapling, I Embrace Humble Beginnings Before My Trip
Crossposted from The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) as part of the Professional Fellows Program. Dogwood’s own Rita Frost was was selected for this program. Fellows are part of the […]
EU Bioenergy Policy Fails but Sparks Global Movement for Forest Protection
On January 17th, the European Union Parliament voted on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) which will guide policy for reductions in carbon emissions and investments in renewable energy from […]
NC Forests are Under Assault. Governor Cooper Should Help
This op-ed originally appeared in The Charlotte Observer. Authors: Norman L. Christensen, Ph.D. & William H. Schlesinger, Ph.D. *** Today we joined over 100 scientists to send a letter to Governor […]
Southern Communities Demand Change from the EU
On the evening of October 23rd, the European Union Parliament’s Environmental Committee met to vote on the Renewable Energy Directive. When it came time to determine the future of subsidies […]