On the evening of October 23rd, the European Union Parliament’s Environmental Committee met to vote on the Renewable Energy Directive. When it came time to determine the future of subsidies […]
NC Legislative Black Caucus Listens to Richmond County Concerns
On September 26th, representatives from the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus attended a Listening Panel in Dobbins Heights to hear comments on the proposed Enviva Wood Pellet Facility. Representative Garland […]
It’s About Time Somebody Stood Up
Southern forests and communities are in danger. Enviva, the world’s largest pellet producer, wants to build its fourth wood pellet facility in the state of NC and clearcut nearly 50 […]
Media Release: New Study Faults Biomass Industry Greenwashing Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Conger, 202-717-8237, [email protected] Scot Quaranda, 828-242-3596, [email protected] New Study Faults Biomass Industry Greenwashing Scheme The Sustainable Biomass Program perpetuates myth that biomass is “carbon neutral” […]
A Smokescreen for Forest Destruction
Co-written by Adam Macon and Sasha Stashwick Standing forests are a critical tool in the fight against climate change. Cutting trees down to use as fuel in energy production–known as […]