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How to Camp Without Destroying the Forest

Kimberly Love

Date Icon July 10, 2025

Camping is one of the best ways to spend your summer. It can bring a lot of joy to you and your family. But it’s…

AI and Biomass Plants are Poisoning Black Communities in the South

D’Angelo Cameron

Date Icon June 16, 2025

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom for Black Americans. It carries more significance in the South. President Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery by executive…

Say NO to New Biomass in Georgia

Treva Gear

Date Icon June 4, 2025

In September 2024, the Georgia Public Service Commission (GA PSC) approved changes to Georgia Power’s energy plan. They approved an 80 megawatt addition of woody…

The Hidden History of LGBTQ+ Environmental Activism

D’Angelo Cameron

Date Icon June 2, 2025

There is a rich history of LGBTQ+ climate activism in the US. Many early leaders in the environmental justice space identified as LGBTQ+. That history…

The History of US Conservation

Sabirah Abdus-Sabur

Date Icon May 8, 2025

Every day, people and organizations work hard to preserve nature and wildlife. Yet, what is the history of conservation in the US? Let’s explore some…

Spring into Action to Stop Biomass

Adam Colette

Date Icon April 15, 2025

We’re at a crossroads. This moment in time is full of pressure, overwhelm, and disconnection. Threats abound. Southern forests and communities face daily challenges from…

Statement: Mississippi Wins Against Wood Pellet Industry

Scot Quaranda

Date Icon April 10, 2025

Mississippi DEQ Permitting Board Denies Drax Expansion in GlosterJackson, Mississippi. Mississippi DEQ denied Drax its request to increase pollution in Gloster, MS. Drax is a…

Growing Power: People & Movement Building

Japjyot Singh

Date Icon April 9, 2025

The world is experiencing many crises linked to increased climate change. Drax is a biomass corporation that intends to build 20 new facilities in the…

Nature, Community, and Ramadan

Michél Legendre

Date Icon March 30, 2025

Eid Mubarak to all who observe. Eid marks the closing of the holiest month in Islam, Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of fasting and deepened…

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