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Join us as we unite for our Southern forests and communities!
#dogwoodalliance
“If you really cared about us you'd stop all this
#pollution
.” – Jimmy Brown
#Love
is action. These cards are on their way to Drax’s headquarters. Ten years is enough. 💔
#StopDrax
about 16 hours ago
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Roses are red. Violets are blue. We’re sick of your lies. And your pollution, too. 💔 “#Valentine’s Day is supposed to be for love for the heart, but mine is filled with congestion from the pollution in
#Gloster
.” – Carmella Causey Ten years is enough.
#StopDrax
about 20 hours ago
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“All I want for Valentine’s Day is clean air.” – Paul Harris Roses are brown. The air is thick. Communities deserve clean air.
#StopDrax
#CleanAir
about 23 hours ago
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Wood you stop destroying our
#forests
? “Destroying forests and hurting communities isn’t something to celebrate.” – Portia Sheppard These cards are being mailed directly to Drax’s CEO. 10 years is enough.
1 day ago
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The gig is up!
#WoodPellet
#biomass
is being exposed for what it is: a scam that destroys forests & fuels pollution. Burning trees is not clean energy. These grifters must be stopped.
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3 days ago
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#BlackHistory
is
#environmental
history. This month, we are honoring Black environmental leaders who protect land, fight pollution, & create a better tomorrow.
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4 days ago
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WATCH: A new investigation details the strain
#datacenters
are putting on North Carolina's
#watersupply
and power grid, while also degrading
#airquality
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The hidden costs of North Carolina’s data center boom
A surge of AI data centers is driving up power and water demand across North Carolina, increasing emissions and electricity costs for customers.
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6 days ago
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#Weekend
reminder: hope is a
#renewable
resource. Thanks for caring for forests & communities. Enjoy some
#rest
and fresh air 🌳
7 days ago
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A fire at Drax’s Gloster,
#MS
plant left nearby residents dealing with smoke and burning odors. Now insiders are questioning Drax’s
#sustainability
claims too. Communities and forests deserve better.
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8 days ago
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#Biomass
companies promised
#jobs
and growth. Towns in the
#South
are still waiting...This investigation shows who really benefits while communities pay the price.
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9 days ago
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#EnvironmentalJustice
Day at the
#Georgia
Capitol was powerful. Community leaders and residents traveled from all over Georgia in solidarity for clean air, clean water, & safe
#energy
. We called for protections for communities facing the greatest harm from polluting industries.
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10 days ago
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The Rivers Trust
11 days ago
💧Healthy wetlands are essential for healthy rivers. This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments.
#WorldWetlandsDay
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Some Norfolk wetlands in the past year for
#WorldWetlandsDay
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Sandy Horne
12 days ago
February 2 is World wetlands Day. So, I'm posting this photo I took of a black swan at a local wetland area. (One of my all time favourite photos, btw.)
#worldwetlandsday
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RSPB
11 days ago
Respect Wetlands. Or explain it to this Avocet.
#WorldWetlandsDay
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The degradation of wetlands in some regions impacts human rights to a healthy environment, especially for Indigenous Peoples and local communities whose cultural identities, traditional knowledge systems, and livelihoods are intricately tied to these ecosystems. -
@ramsar.org
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11 days ago
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On
#WorldWetlandsDay
, we are celebrating a big win. 305 acres of wetland
#forest
in
#SouthCarolina
are now protected forever, safeguarding clean water,
#wildlife
, climate resilience, & community stewardship. Learn more:
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11 days ago
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The silt-rich soil and abundant plant vegetation of
#wetlands
act like water filters, absorbing harmful toxins, agricultural pesticides, and industrial waste. Source:
@ramsar.org
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#WWD2026
#CelebratingWetlands
#WetlandsandCulturalHeritage
11 days ago
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#Wetlands
across the U.S. face new threats as rollbacks to federal protections leave them vulnerable to destruction. Join us on
#WorldWetlandsDay
, February 2, and beyond, to call on state lawmakers to take action to protect all wetlands. Send a message today.
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11 days ago
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#Wetland
dependent species such as
#fish
,
#waterbirds
&
#turtles
are in serious decline, with 25% threatened with extinction. Since 1970, 81% of inland wetland species populations and 36% of coastal & marine species have declined. Source:
@ramsar.org
#WWD2026
#CelebratingWetlands
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Convention on Wetlands
11 days ago
Happy
#WorldWetlandsDay
! Traditional knowledge has long guided the sustainable use of wetlands. As the Convention on Wetlands marks 55 years,
#WorldWetlandsDay2026
calls on us to protect wetlands and honour cultural heritage.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Mc...
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World Wetlands Day 2026
YouTube video by The Convention on Wetlands
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#WorldWetlandsDay
. Wetlands protect communities. The Freedom Land Community Forest shows how conservation can reduce flooding and strengthen rural economies. Watch the full video. 🌳
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11 days ago
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Today marks the 100th anniversary of
#BlackHistoryMonth
! Celebrate by learning about these 15 emerging
#Black
environmental
#leaders
who are making history by fighting for
#forests
and communities today.
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12 days ago
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"Ghost forests" occur when rising sea levels and
#flooding
push saltwater inland, killing coastal
#trees
. Researchers are now finding more lifeless trees along the Southeastern coast and racing to find solutions to save the
#ecosystems
they inhabit.
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Virginia researchers reveal widespread coastal 'ghost forests'
A team at the University of Virginia recently mapped millions of dead trees from Maine to South Carolina.
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13 days ago
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Longtime supporters like Flora Botanical Living remind us that the earth's
#beauty
is all around us. 🌿 Grateful for partners who bring
#nature
inside while honoring the places it comes from.
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14 days ago
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Only a few days to go. Dogwood Alliance’s Dr. Treva Gear will be attending this
#event
, featuring our Stories Happen in Forests video
#series
on how
#forests
shape our lives & communities. Learn more:
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15 days ago
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Time is running out. Tell Reps. Sam Creekmore, Kevin Felsher, Kevin Ford, & Daryl Porter to vote YES on
#HouseBill
1162. Clean air protects kids’
#health
. Call today 601-359-3770
15 days ago
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We know this is wrong. “Drax’s operations require immense amounts of trees, clear-cutting acres every year—not just twigs or leftovers.” -
@m-legendre.bsky.social
, Dogwood Alliance campaign director Trees burned. Communities &
#climate
harmed.
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16 days ago
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We are seeking proposals for the Unposter Session at the
#EnvironmentalJustice
and
#ClimateProtection
#Conference
. Share your work through art, storytelling, demos, and more. Deadline to apply is Feb 28, 2026.
bit.ly/EJCP-Submit26
17 days ago
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“Poisoned by a giant.” An investigation links pollution from Drax’s
#WoodPellet
plants in
#Louisiana
and
#Mississippi
to serious health concerns reported by nearby residents. Read the story and join us in pushing Drax out of the U.S. South.
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18 days ago
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Curious to know how wildlife in the Southeastern U.S. are dealing with the
#winter
weather? Read this blog to learn about the numerous strategies
#animals
in the South use for coping with the
#cold
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Winter Wildlife: How Southeastern Species Survive in Cold Weather - Tennessee Aquarium
The Southeastern U.S. is a rich and biologically diverse ecosystem of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds and insects. The region’s temperate climate means it experiences significant seasonal…
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19 days ago
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This weekend's winter
#storm
will bring record
#snow
and
#ice
to forests and wetlands in the South. While many are hunkering down to stay safe, one photographer camped out overnight to capture these images of Beidler Forest in South Carolina covered in snow.
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See One of the Only Old-Growth Swamps in the South Covered in Snow
Photographer Mac Stone packed up and camped in South Carolina’s Beidler Forest overnight to document the ancient wetlands as the flurries came down
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20 days ago
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Thinking of everyone impacted by this
#winter
storm. Stay safe, stay warm, & look out for each other. ❄️
21 days ago
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January marks 25 years of the
#RoadlessRule
. Since 2001, it has protected 58 million acres of national
#forest
from new roads and logging and survived repeated attacks because people fought back. We are still here. And we are still defending our forests
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22 days ago
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#SeaOtters
are unexpected
#climate
heroes. By keeping kelp forests healthy, they help store
#carbon
& protect coastal
#ecosystems
.
#Nature
already knows how to fight the climate crisis. We just have to protect it!
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23 days ago
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Calling all young
#environmental
leaders. 🌱 Students in grades K to 12 are invited to apply for the
#Youth
Showcase at the Environmental Justice and Climate Protection
#Conference
in
#Atlanta
, June 11-12, 2026. Submissions due Feb 28, 2026. Apply at
bit.ly/EJCP-submit26
24 days ago
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The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s fight for
#civilrights
still informs our interconnected struggle for
#social
and
#environmental
justice. Read more in this blog from the Center for Health, Environment & Justice.
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy: Bridging Civil Rights and Environmental Justice - The Center for Health, Environment & Justice
Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the life and legacy of a leader whose vision of justice, equality, and dignity for all continues to inspire movements for social change. Dr.…
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25 days ago
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Looking to discover more
#biodiversity
on your
#naturewalks
? Explore these seven Southern old-growth
#forests
for your next weekend
#adventure
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Seven Southern Old-Growth Forests to Wander Through
Why ancient woods matter for our health and the world’s—and where to seek them out for a restorative stroll
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27 days ago
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Activists like Debra Ramirez are sounding the alarm for Louisiana’s Black communities, who are fighting to survive as
#oil
refineries and chemical plants expose residents to harmful
#pollutants
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How Plastics and Fossil Fuels Are Making Black Communities Unlivable
How Louisiana’s Black communities are fighting to survive in a battle where every breath, every drop of water, and every patch of land is at stake.
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28 days ago
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#Trees
fight
#ClimateChange
in ways we didn’t fully see before. Bark microbes help pull methane and other harmful gases out of the air. Protect
#forests
, support real climate solutions.
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29 days ago
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Call for Speakers is open for the Environmental Justice &
#Climate
Protection
#Conference
, June 11 to 12, 2026 in
#Atlanta
. We are seeking talks, panels, & interactive
#workshops
grounded in lived experience and lessons learned. Learn more:
bit.ly/EJCP-submit26
about 1 month ago
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Our Ambassador Aliss Terrell organized a successful
#TreePlanting
with Girl Scouts in Alsace 🌱 That work continued December 6 with a nonprofit partner focusing on
#tree
equity.
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about 1 month ago
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A
#court
in New Jersey upholds key
#environmental
justice
#law
, preventing polluters from targeting low-income communities in the state.
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New Jersey court upholds key environmental justice law
Recyclers argued the state's Department of Environmental Protection overstepped its authority and blocked business operations. But an appeals court said DEP appropriately applied the EJ law.
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about 1 month ago
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#Friday
feels from the
#forest
.
#NationalParks
remind us what is possible when we protect what matters. Which park is on your must visit list for 2026?
about 1 month ago
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Dogwood’s Dr. Treva Gear will be in attendance at this
#event
! Don’t miss our Stories Happen in Forests video series that celebrates how
#forests
touch our lives, our histories, and our
#communities
. More Info:
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about 1 month ago
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New research confirms a hard truth:
#biomass
cannot meet industrial
#energy
demand without serious
#environmental
costs. Biomass harms forests, soils, and communities. Protecting
#forests
means being honest about what is truly
#sustainable
. Read more:
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about 1 month ago
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When a for-profit company depends on billions in government
#subsidies
to stay profitable and then scales back
#jobs
when costs rise, that’s a sign the system is broken.
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about 1 month ago
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A new year and new hope. Thank you for being part of a community working for
#forests
,
#climate
, and people. Wishing you and your family a peaceful and hopeful
#NewYear
! 🌱
about 1 month ago
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Did you know that the Chattahoochee National Forest spans over 750,000 acres of mountainous forest land in north
#Georgia
? Learn more about the fascinating
#history
of one of the most extensive
#nationalforests
in the South.
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about 1 month ago
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Two friends founded a nonprofit to restore native
#plants
and
#habitats
along the Louisiana coast. Read how The People's Forest Foundation is connecting neighbors, land owners, and conservationists to the natural
#history
of the state's northern shore.
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No Place Like Home: Restoring Habitat on Louisiana’s Northshore
The People’s Forest Foundation is replanting native species and reconnecting neighbors to the natural history of Louisiana’s Northshore.
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about 1 month ago
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