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Environmental Justice in Action: 5 Lessons from the Field

Adam Colette

Date Icon April 29, 2024

March 21st was a gorgeous spring day in the coastal plain of the US South. It was the International Day of Forests. The relationship between…

Are Wood Pellets Environmentally Friendly? The Answer is No.

Sam Davis

Date Icon April 16, 2024

People think that wood pellets will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Yet, these misguided beliefs are harming the environment. A closer look reveals…

Are Concerts and Festivals Harmful to the Environment?

D’Angelo Cameron

Date Icon March 28, 2024

2023 was a big year for concert tours and music festivals. Artists like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Drake had sold-out tours. They brought in an…

Statement: World’s Largest Wood Pellet Company Declares Bankruptcy

Scot Quaranda

Date Icon March 13, 2024

Enviva Drains Forests and Communities and Then Its Bank Accounts Three months ago, Enviva announced doubts about the company’s future. Now Enviva has declared bankruptcy…

17 Reasons We Must Protect The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Adel Alamo

Date Icon March 3, 2024

The iconic Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge needs our help. It was established in 1937 as a breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. Yet,…

Hidden Histories: African American Herbalism and Traditional Forest Remedies

Joi Jackson

Date Icon February 26, 2024

February is Black History Month. It’s not about famous people. It’s a time to appreciate the amazing things Black Americans have done to make our…

Does NC Executive Order To Protect Wetlands Go Far Enough?

Scot Quaranda

Date Icon February 16, 2024

On Monday, Governor Cooper released Executive Order 305. This order aims to protect North Carolina’s wetlands. The order seeks to conserve one million new acres…

Understanding Forest Dieback In The US South

Sam Davis

Date Icon February 7, 2024

Have you ever looked at a forest and noticed a patch of dead trees amidst a sea of green? It’s a concerning sight, isn’t it?…

Is Biomass a Good or Bad Investment?

Adel Alamo

Date Icon January 25, 2024

Biomass is sometimes called bioenergy, wood pellets, woody biomass, and more. Biomass means burning wood and other organic materials to produce energy in power plants….

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