People around the world celebrate the first Sunday in May as Dawn Chorus Day. It’s a day to set aside time to listen to nature’s sweetest symphony: birdsong. But you […]
The Consequences of Overriding Cooper’s Farm Act Veto
This June, a fateful decision echoed through North Carolina’s House of Representatives. This set the stage for an environmental crisis with far-reaching ramifications. NC lawmakers chose to override Governor Roy […]
7 Interesting Reasons Virginia Opossums Are Totally Awesome
Virginia opossums are truly misunderstood and underappreciated animals. Many people find them to be scary, irksome, or even downright gross. Although they resemble rats, they’re not related in the least […]
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 […]
New Survey Results: How Southerners Really Feel About Logging (It’s Not Good)
This year on World Wildlife Day we’re taking a deeper look at how Southerners feel about logging. A recent survey found that Southerners have deep reservations about logging. Over two-thirds […]