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On July 4th, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) that Congress passed. Here’s what it means for Southern forests and communities. Subsidies for biomass […] The post What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Forests & Communities first appeared on Dogwood Alliance.| Dogwood Alliance
Did you know that the Roadless Rule protects 58.5M acres of our National Forests from logging, oil, and gas extraction? Learn how this rule is important for our public lands and why it's under attack.| Dogwood Alliance
Bees have a special way of communicating, and it’s through the magical art of dance. They even have distinct, specific dances that communicate different things.| Dogwood Alliance
Find things you can do outside! From hiking, camping, and fishing, to kayaking and birdwatching, there's something for everyone in the US South.| Dogwood Alliance
Few things in nature inspire wonder and awe like organisms that glow in the dark. A chemical reaction in living things can cause them to make their own light. This […] The post Things that Glow in the Dark: Fireflies, Lightning Bugs, and More first appeared on Dogwood Alliance.| Dogwood Alliance
Camping is one of the best ways to spend your summer. But it's important to respect the forest. Learn ways to camp respectfully without endangering the forest.| Dogwood Alliance
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom for Black Americans. It carries more significance in the South. President Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery by executive order. But enslaved people in […] The post AI and Biomass Plants are Poisoning Black Communities in the South first appeared on Dogwood Alliance.| Dogwood Alliance
In September 2024, the Georgia Public Service Commission (GA PSC) approved changes to Georgia Power’s energy plan. They approved an 80 megawatt addition of woody biomass. Altamaha Green Energy (AGE) […] The post Say NO to New Biomass in Georgia first appeared on Dogwood Alliance.| Dogwood Alliance
Not many people realize that there is a rich history of LGBTQ+ climate activism. But many early environmental justice leaders identified as LGBTQ+.| Dogwood Alliance
The US conservation movement began in the 1800s and continues today. Artists, the Industrial Revolution, and even the Civil War contributed to its evolution.| Dogwood Alliance
Spring is a time for renewal. We can't let fear drive us into silence. So let's spring into action to stop dirty biomass.| Dogwood Alliance
The Okefenokee Swamp is a breathtaking natural wonder that is threatened by mining. Learn more about the swamp and join us to protect this unique ecosystem!| Dogwood Alliance
ACT NOW: Drax Biomass cuts down trees to be burned overseas as fuel. Drax claims community safety is a priority. But they're emitting hazardous air pollution.| Dogwood Alliance
Air pollution is a public health emergency. Understand what causes and how to monitor air pollution. Find out the health impacts. And learn what you can do to protect yourself and your community.| Dogwood Alliance
Clean air is a human right, but biomass company Drax Amite is polluting the community of Gloster's air 24/7 with no relief. This injustice must stop.| Dogwood Alliance
Community organizer, Debra David, passed away on July 10, 2024. The world has lost an environmental justice champion. She was a dedicated community leader.| Dogwood Alliance
Gloster, MS has a Drax wood pellet biomass plant. A study investigated the plant's environmental impacts on community health. Their study had shocking results.| Dogwood Alliance
Justice conservation is a movement that puts people and nature first. This movement puts communities and forests above corporate interests.| Dogwood Alliance
Wood pellets are the latest threat to Southern forests. Also known as bioenergy and biomass, many countries burn wood pellets for electricity. Wood pellets are not a renewable energy solution.| Dogwood Alliance
