Does NC Executive Order To Protect Wetlands Go Far Enough?

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 of natural lands with a focus on wetlands. It will also restore and reforest one million new acres of forests and wetlands. Additionally, it will plant one million new trees […]

Statement: The Future of Enviva

This morning, Enviva, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood pellets, announced doubts about its survival. They shared this on their quarterly call with shareholders. The company cited: 3rd quarter losses of almost $100M bad long-term contracts operational challenges They are projecting even greater losses in the 4th quarter. Both the financial outlook and the company’s […]

Release: Pee Dee Tribe Land Acquisition & Green Tie Award

The Pee Dee Indian Tribe is an Indigenous community. They have historical connections to the Pee Dee River region in the Carolinas. The Tribe recently acquired an impressive 76.91 acres of land. This land includes 53.57 acres of wetlands and 23.34 acres of untouched forest. In partnership with Dogwood Alliance, the Tribe saved 91.91 acres […]

Release: Environmental Justice & Climate Protection Conference

The second Environmental Justice and Climate Protection Conference was on June 15 in Atlanta, GA. This event brought together community leaders, concerned citizens, elected officials, experts, and academics. Over 100 guests attended either in person at Emory University or online. Concern for the environment united all the attendees. In attendance was Dr. Treva Gear from […]