#Forests are not fuel. In this new @seattletimes.com opinion piece, Peter Riggs exposes the harm caused by the #WoodPellet industry & why burning forests is not a #climate solution. buff.ly/VscD34v

Urban planning and #nature can influence each other. Read how #evolutionary change can affect the long-term performance of nature-based #climate solutions, and how city #planners can work with evolution rather than simply reacting to it.

Georgia is experiencing one of the worst #droughts in the state's history, and data centers are making it worse. A #datacenter campus near Fayetteville, GA, used almost 30 million gallons of #water, worsening conditions.

Black-led #climate solutions are growing stronger every day. Freedom Land shows how #forest protection, clean energy, & community power can build a healthier future. buff.ly/G42YXqQ

Communities across the South are rising up against #Drax and #biomass. People are building power, protecting #forests, & demanding better for their communities. Take action and read more: buff.ly/LwuRcGr

Happening now: Naya, Dogwood Alliance’s #GulfSouth Project Organizer, is testifying in opposition to Louisiana #HB670 before the #Louisiana State Senate. Watch live and stand with Gulf South communities fighting for environmental justice. buff.ly/H1GFcdd

May is #WetlandsMonth. Sledge Forest is one of NC’s last great wetland forests, home to ancient #cypress trees, rare #wildlife, and globally significant biodiversity. Now it faces clear-cutting for a 4,000+ home development. buff.ly/Sjdoofh

Companies like #Drax have been lying about the #economics of their dirty business for years. Learn how communities across the South are fighting back, and how some leaders showed up at Drax's latest annual general meeting to make their demands known.

Good news for #wetlands in Baldwin County, #Alabama! The City of Foley, AL, is moving forward with a wetland #preserve initiative to protect areas near the Bon Secour River.

The Met Gala isn’t the only red carpet getting rolled out this week. #Louisiana’s HB 670 rolls one out for the dirty #biomass industry with public subsidies & special treatment. Forests & communities will pay the price. Tell lawmakers: Vote NO on HB 670: bit.ly/no-biomass-bailout

The 5th Annual Environmental Justice & #Climate Protection Conference 🌎 June 11 & 12 in #Atlanta, GA, advocates, researchers, & more will explore how science, #justice, & action can protect our communities. Keynote: Daniel Blackman Register: bit.ly/EJCP-2026

You don't have to go to a galaxy far, far away to find adventure! There's so much to discover by exploring your local #forest or national park. Spend time in #nature today and #MaytheForestBeWithYou!

🐦️ Happy #InternationalDawnChorusDay! Did you get to hear the symphony of #birds this #morning? Learn more about how Dawn Chorus Day came to be and let us know what birds you heard today in the comments. buff.ly/vNPKA1Y

May is #AmericanWetlandsMonth! You can show your appreciation for these important #ecosystems by taking #action to protect wetlands in your state. Send a message today: buff.ly/rEWAIcv

Last week, a group of #environmentalists and community #activists took a cruise along the Cape Fear River to examine the impacts of the wood pellet industry on North Carolina’s #ecosystems and communities.

No matter what #Drax says today, communities know the truth. People across the South are demanding an end to #biomass subsidies and #forest destruction. As Ms. Kathy England told Drax staff: “We are only armed with the truth… What is Drax so afraid of?”

Dear #Drax Board Members & Shareholders, Communities in the US South are living with the health impacts & forest destruction caused by your #biomass business model. Video by Kevin Causey. Courtesy of Greater Greener Gloster & Deep South Center for Environmental Justice.

“To the #trees: thank you for your patience; you are the next in line (for real this time).” A message from London and a call to act now. #Forests cannot wait.

Tomorrow is #Drax’s AGM. We have spent days in the #UK building support, sharing the truth about #biomass, and lifting up voices from Gloster, #Mississippi. Now we take it into the room. Join us: bit.ly/shut-down-drax

From #NorthCarolina to the #UK, solidarity is strong. Carol stands with communities at the #DraxAGM calling to stop #biomass. Southern leaders like Ms. Kathy England and Dr. Krystal Nicole Martin are in #London speaking out. Join the fight: bit.ly/shut-down-drax

Want to win a chance to see the synchronous #fireflies at #Elkmont Park? Enter the lottery on Recreation.gov by tonight at 11:59 p.m. (EDT) for your chance at a vehicle reservation! Learn more about fireflies by reading our #blog: buff.ly/OoDjvp3

Dispatch from #London, Day 1 Our Campaigns Director, @m-legendre.bsky.social, joined young #climate leaders at the Natural History Museum to explore real solutions rooted in nature. Now, we prepare for the Drax AGM on April 30, where communities will speak out. Stay tuned.

Big Bethel AME in #Atlanta, GA, organized an "Environmental Justice Sunday" event to raise awareness of #climate and #environmental issues disproportionately impacting Black communities.

Residents of Little Rock, AR, held a protest against a proposed #datacenter near the Port of Little Rock that would threaten #wetlands and #wildlife in the area. They join a growing movement of communities fighting the expansion of #AI data centers.

On April 19, Paige, our NC State Manager, joined the #Carrboro #EarthDay Fair alongside Anita Cunningham. She represented the NC Disaster Resilience & Response Network and the ICAWP coalition. Events like this show the power of community!

Biomass companies want bailouts & weaker rules in #Louisiana. That means more pollution & risk. Tell lawmakers to vote NO on #HB670. Our communities deserve better. 🌱 buff.ly/Mv3QG6M

HB 134 = $250M in taxpayer giveaways to #logging and burning #GA forests for energy. Governor Kemp must veto. Forests are not fuel! Bit.ly/veto-biomass

Today is #EarthDay! You can show your appreciation for the Earth by taking action to stop big polluters like Drax from destroying more #forests and the #climate. buff.ly/cLbnbln

If you live in #Georgia, you can #takeaction today to urge Gov. Kemp to veto House Bill 134. If signed, the bill will give millions of #taxpayer dollars to the wood pellet industry, destroying more #forests in the state.

A new report continues to confirm what we already know: Biomass plants burning wood for energy are producing more carbon emissions than even fossil fuels. There should be no subsidies for deforestation and pollution.

Drax's North Yorkshire plant in the U.K. has received record subsidies of almost £1bn, or $1.3 billion, for burning #trees to generate electricity in 2025. Governments shouldn't be #subsidizing the destruction of forests and #polluting air in communities.

Civil rights group sues xAI for illegal #pollution from #datacenter power plant. We all deserve clean air. www.selc.org/press-releas...

Clear cutting #forests to power #DataCenters is not a solution. #Biomass is a half baked idea that brings more harm to communities and forests. It is not too late to act. Tell your state rep to protect forests 🌳 bit.ly/stop-ai-data-centers 🎥 @m-legendre.bsky.social

#Georgia’s #HB134 threatens forests & community voices. Tell Gov. Kemp to veto this bill and stand for people & the planet. Take action now: buff.ly/GkP0d8k

Saving #forests means investing in justice, not just #conservation. This new funding model shows we can protect #ecosystems & support communities at the same time. 🌱 buff.ly/hOYNXbo

We are excited to launch the Justice #Conservation Fund, in partnership with @newalphacdc.bsky.social! The Justice Conservation Fund helps Native American and Black communities buy #land for community-owned #forestconservation, outdoor recreation, and eco-tourism.

Proforestation, the practice of protecting existing #forests to grow and recover naturally, can be a response to the #climate change. buff.ly/dKTPRuf

Yes, you can make friends with #trees and other plants! Learn why it can be both beneficial for your #mentalhealth and local #environment. buff.ly/wAlCOOe

We are #hiring a Development Coordinator to support fundraising, events, & donor engagement. Join our team and help protect #forests and communities across the South. #Apply today. dogwoodalliance.bamboohr.com/careers/34

In Gloster, #MS, today, Dr. Martin, Naya, & researcher Caroline are setting up air monitors to track pellet plant #pollution in rural communities. Data like this helps drive real change!

Seeing yellow dust on your car? It is tree #pollen season. 🌱 Ash, birch, cedar, maple, oak, pine, & more are releasing pollen. It means #spring growth & healthy forests across the South.

🐇 Did you know the Southern U.S. is home to 4 species of wild #rabbits? Find more Rabbit-related #eastereggs in our latest blog!

Earlier this week, the Greater Greener #Gloster Project hosted a forum with members of the #Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus for a community conversation about the impacts of #biomass on residents.

Pisgah Sunrise by Larry's #Coffee was inspired by a hike through Linville Gorge in #Pisgah National Forest. With every purchase, 5% of sales supports our work to defend Southern #forests. Together, we can protect what cannot be replaced. buff.ly/cHsj818

#Poland’s pellet shortage shows the truth. #WoodPellets cannot meet heating demand at scale. When supply failed, families were left without heat. This is not energy security. It's an energy risk. buff.ly/2uQ6k3t

It is #bunny season 🐇, but wild rabbits in the South deserve more than a moment of attention. Learn how #forests support them and why it matters: buff.ly/Cw6Nq1b

Old-growth #forests store 83% more carbon than managed ones. Protecting natural forests is one of the most powerful #climate solutions we have. buff.ly/i7XMcbU

#Georgia wants to burn #trees for #DataCenters and spend $1.5 billion in public funds to support it. Our #forests & communities deserve better. Take action now🌳: buff.ly/G2XP3fe

Beaver-created #wetlands had 19% more species than other types of wetland. Strengthening #biodiversity in areas where they can build dams.

Ending the week with hope. People are showing up for #forests and communities, & it matters 🌱