Stories

The Power of the Grassroots

Emma Fulop

Date Icon August 13, 2018

I spent the first year of my Environmental Management Masters program at Duke University learning about the theories and practices of community-based environmental management. I…

The Mistreatment of Immigrants is an Injustice that Must Stop

Danna Smith

Date Icon August 9, 2018

At the heart of our values at Dogwood Alliance is a deep-rooted belief that everyone has a right to a safe, healthy and beautiful place…

Forest Friday: Asheville Greenworks

Kimala Luna

Date Icon August 6, 2018

For this Forest Friday, we met up with Christine Brown, an Environmental Educator at Asheville Greenworks, at the Hominy Creek Greenway. In this video, Christine…

The Father Who Was Chosen: A Jewish Response to Extreme Weather

Joseph Frankovic

Date Icon August 4, 2018

Faith and Forests is a special monthly series by Joseph Frankovic. In the series, Joseph will explore how his deep connection to spirituality and faith…

We Can All be Superheroes

Danna Smith

Date Icon July 30, 2018

A few weeks ago, I finally watched the Marvel comic movie the Black Panther. I couldn’t stop thinking about how that movie is a sign…

Hood Hugger Tour by Pengfei Ye

Kimala Luna

Date Icon July 27, 2018

Guest blog post written by Duke Communications Intern, Pengfei Ye. This summer Dogwood Alliance new staff and interns arrived at Stephens Lee Recreation Center, excited…

Stop Thinking of Europe as Climate Leaders

Rita Frost

Date Icon June 28, 2018

In January of this year, the European Union Parliament’s vote on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) failed forests by neglecting to rule out the…

Building a Movement for Forests, Climate, and Justice

Rachel Weber

Date Icon June 21, 2018

On a hot and humid Saturday at the beginning of June, Rita and I found ourselves covered in sweat and dirt; our ankles eaten alive…

As The Netherlands Takes Steps to Protect Forests, The UK Moves Further into The Biomass Fire

Rita Frost

Date Icon June 19, 2018

The Netherlands was one of the first European countries to fall for the myth of biomass as clean and green renewable energy. One of a…

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