…We asked survey respondents if they agreed or disagreed with the following statement. “Companies shouldn’t make wood pellets in communities that are already polluted by other industries.” Just 48% of…

…We asked survey respondents if they agreed or disagreed with the following statement. “Companies shouldn’t make wood pellets in communities that are already polluted by other industries.” Just 48% of…
…not only the trees, but also humans. This underscores why we need to protect woodlands. Cutting forests can lead to flooding, landslides, soil compaction, and even water loss. We need…
…people CAFOs – concentrated animal feeding operations Other large manufacturing facilities Coal ash or coal power plants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1j3NqmQwtU Given this pattern of injustice, why does the biomass industry continue to…
…on our planet. Biodiversity can make our food supply sustainable and healthy. Additionally, biodiversity creates natural habitats for wild animals. These wild animals, like birds and mammals, need enough food…
…harmed communities. NCDEQ also doesn’t consider the cumulative impacts when several polluters are nearby. Concentrating noxious facilities in communities is an environmental injustice. It is remarkable that NCDEQ did not…