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Wood Pellets and Environmental Justice Communities

Sam Davis

Date Icon February 28, 2023

The renewable energy boom continues to grow across the world. We must examine the true implications of energy projects like these. Environmental racism is when…

How To Increase Biodiversity In Your Backyard and Garden

Sam Davis

Date Icon February 21, 2023

By creating habitats for native species in your area, you can help them thrive. Learn how to increase biodiversity in your garden or backyard. Every…

Statement: NC’s Latest Environmental Injustice is an Outrage

Scot Quaranda

Date Icon February 17, 2023

NCDEQ Has Granted Enviva a Permit to Expand in Ahoskie What is the purpose of an Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board (EJEAB) if their…

The Economy of Bioenergy Production

Sam Davis

Date Icon February 15, 2023

Woody biomass (bioenergy) is energy derived from trees. Bioenergy made from wood comes with steep environmental costs. Side effects of this industry include: air pollution…

What is Greenwashing?

Sam Davis

Date Icon February 6, 2023

This blog was co-authored with Nataly Perez Manrique.  Climate change is one of the most important and pressing issues facing humanity around the globe. No…

What is a Regenerative Economy?

Sam Davis

Date Icon February 1, 2023

In a regenerative economy, we operate in harmony with nature. Businesses create conditions that regenerate and heal the planet. This concept builds on ecological design,…

Big Trouble In Dirty Biomass

Danna Smith

Date Icon January 25, 2023

It’s time to look back at 2022, where it took us, and where we’re heading. Something profound is happening. The biomass industry’s house of cards…

Mourning The Tragic Death Of Indigenous Forest Defender In Atlanta

Scot Quaranda

Date Icon January 20, 2023

Dogwood Alliance is horrified and saddened by the death of Manuel Teran. They were affectionately known as Tortuguita. Police shot and killed Tortuguita on January…

Adapting To Climate Change: What Will It Take?

Sam Davis

Date Icon January 18, 2023

Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. It has the potential to cause drastic ecological changes that could threaten…

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