Political Cartoon – Senator Collins waves her magic wand, and contrary to science, burning forests is now carbon neutral.
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Dogwood Joins Over 100 International Organizations in Calling on EU to Eliminate Biomass from Future Energy Plans
Press Release from US groups joining over 100 international organizations. The letter asks that bioenergy be excluded from the next European Union (EU) Renewable Energy Directive (RED).
FSC Recognizes Dogwood Alliance as Conservation Champion
Forest Stewardship Council Recognizes Conservation Champions Awards Highlight Critical Role of Forests in Addressing Global Challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the world prepares for the Paris Climate Conference, the Forest […]
Drax Pulls Plug on Controversial Facility
This morning, Drax (LSE: DRX), one of the largest utilities in the UK, announced that it was pulling out of a plan to build a new coal burning power plant that would co-fire wood pellets and utilize untested Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology. The conservation community welcomed the news that they hoped would mean the end of the controversial White Rose Project.
Groups Launch Tour Opposing Genetically Engineered Trees in the South
As part of “GE Trees Fall,” activists from across the United States are converging on two key regions involved in the genetic engineering of trees this fall, the US Southeast and the Pacific Northwest. On September 24th, activists are gathering near Asheville, NC for a Genetically Engineered Trees (GE trees) Action Training Camp, organized by Global Justice Ecology Project, and including the participation of Indigenous Environmental Network and Dogwood Alliance