This morning, Enviva, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood pellets, announced doubts about its survival. They shared this on their quarterly call with shareholders. The company cited: 3rd quarter losses of almost $100M bad long-term contracts operational challenges They are projecting even greater losses in the 4th quarter. Both the financial outlook and the company’s […]
The second Environmental Justice and Climate Protection Conference was on June 15 in Atlanta, GA. This event brought together community leaders, concerned citizens, elected officials, experts, and academics. Over 100 guests attended either in person at Emory University or online. Concern for the environment united all the attendees. In attendance was Dr. Treva Gear from […]
Environmental Justice Groups Slam The Nature Conservancy for Promoting Government Subsidies for Industrial Logging, Biomass & Wood Production in 2023 Farm Bill
Drax Wood Pellet Mill Pollutes Residents While Mississippi State Covers It Up Impacted community leaders and environmental justice organizations call on Biden Administration. The president must take immediate action to protect community health from Drax and the wood pellet industry. Gloster, Mississippi – UK-based power company and wood pellet manufacturer, Drax, has been polluting the […]
USDA Urges Netherlands to Subsidize Forest Destruction for Biomass in the US Position Runs Counter to President Biden’s Climate, Environmental Justice, and Forest Commitments The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) held an Agribusiness Trade Mission in the Netherlands. A group the USDA welcomed is the United States Industrial Pellet Association (USIPA). They represent the interests […]
