This is a guest post by Aanahita Ervin, a 2023 Duke Stanback Climate Impacts Fellow. On Saturday, June 3rd, President Biden signed the debt ceiling bill to avert a default […]
Enviva Northampton: A Wood Pellet Plant Harming NC Residents
The Enviva Northampton plant opened in 2013. It was one of the largest bioenergy wood pellet plants in operation at the time. We estimate that the Northampton County Enviva plant […]
Embracing Freedom: 6 Ways to Honor the Juneteenth Spirit
Juneteenth is a special day in American history. It recognizes the end of slavery and the fight for freedom and equality. Let’s learn about Juneteenth’s history and what it means […]
LGBTQ+ Pride, Respect, and Solidarity
In 2023, state legislators have introduced nearly 500 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. This is a damning and dangerous point in our nation’s history. Many of these bills target basic fundamental […]
Supreme Court Narrows the Scope of the Clean Water Act
On Thursday, May 25th, the Supreme Court voted to weaken the EPA’s ability to protect our nation’s critical wetlands and clean water. The Supreme Court’s decision exposes our communities to […]