Are Wood Pellets Environmentally Friendly? The Answer is No.

People think that wood pellets will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Yet, these misguided beliefs are harming the environment. A closer look reveals a different, environmentally harmful reality. Burning wood for energy is not a climate solution. Let’s address this misconception head-on. We’ll look at why the wood pellet industry is not as […]

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Who Is Enviva Biomass?

Enviva Biomass is the world’s largest producer of wood pellets. They make wood pellets sourced from clearcut forests across the US South. Enviva claims that pellets are a sustainable, low carbon alternative to fossil fuels. But, scientists around the world have proven that’s not true. Enviva’s wood pellets are harming forests, communities, and climate. Why […]

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 Cooper’s veto of the Farm Act (SB 582). Lawmakers have opened the door for the devastation of invaluable wetlands. The Farm Act: weakens clean water laws […]