Scientists studying oak forests found that #trees can keep absorbing #carbon for months after their annual wood growth has stopped. In eastern U.S. forests, about 36% of annual carbon uptake happened after growth had ended. buff.ly/0tNqbPM

As #AI data centers grow, so do concerns about #forests, water, #energy, & local communities. Innovation should not come at the expense of people or the planet. buff.ly/UjB052S

New analysis from @ember-energy.org finds #Drax was the UK's largest climate #polluter again in 2025, releasing record emissions while burning millions of tonnes of wood. buff.ly/OWIBnrk

#WoodPellets are marketed as “renewable and clean-burning,” but the reality tells a different story. Our Executive Director @dannasmith.bsky.social joined Sea Change Radio to talk about protecting Southern #forests & supporting community-owned forests. Listen: buff.ly/OZmCUGj

Today is Deborah David Day! As we mark two years since Deborah's passing, we celebrate the life and legacy of a fearless environmental justice leader. Her impact lives on in the forests she helped protect and the movement she helped strengthen. buff.ly/BUZqXjC

A #Georgia family says they were forced to sell their home to make way for power infrastructure serving #DataCenters. Communities should not have to sacrifice their homes & land for unchecked tech expansion. buff.ly/gfQiVgj

Yesterday, we celebrated the story of 6 citizens who stood up to a powerful corporation & won. In this clip from the #EnvironmentalJustice & #ClimateProtection Conference, Telfair County Commissioner Dakkia Bradshaw reminds us why we must speak up & show up. Our voices matter!

Power to the people! 🎉 Community action works. After 6 residents spoke out against the proposed $19.2 billion Kingsboro NC #DataCenter, the developer withdrew its land purchase offer. No application was ever filed. This is what people power looks like! buff.ly/PSFi6zX

What goes bump in the night? MSN featured our Backyard #Biodiversity series on nocturnal animal sounds. Explore the chirps, clicks, shrieks, & howls coming from your own backyard. 🌙 buff.ly/n6rtJOg

Which has more air pollution: Lumber City, #Georgia (population under 1,000), or Midtown Atlanta? The answer might surprise you. Scientific evidence points to higher air pollution in Lumber City, linked to biomass wood pellet operations. Watch the data speak for itself.

Here's a second batch of photos from the #EJCP conference featuring our host, Dr. Amy Sharma of Science for #Georgia, inspiring speakers, including Dr. Treva Gear, & moments from the UnPoster session where ideas & partnerships came to life.

Your voice can help protect #forests. Join our July Ambassador Training to learn how to write a letter to the editor. We'll cover why letters matter, what makes them effective, tips for getting published, & time to draft together. July 8, 2026 4 pm EST

Dogwood Alliance joined Concerned Citizens of Cook County & many other advocates at this year's Environmental Justice & #Climate Protection Conference. Together, we shared ideas, strengthened partnerships, & advanced the work for healthier communities in #Georgia.

#Biomass isn't a climate solution. #NorthCarolina communities are paying the price with polluted air, lost forests, & economic harm while the wood pellet industry profits. It's time to protect people, #forests, and our future. Read the facts & share: buff.ly/KR8WbTg

Join us in urging #NorthCarolina lawmakers to reject #biomass expansion. Wood pellet production harms forests, worsens air pollution, & threatens community health. Help protect #forests, climate, & communities by taking action today. buff.ly/aRJihfq

At Dogwood Alliance, we know that lasting change comes from people standing together, speaking the truth, and holding those in power accountable. As attacks on #democracy & environmental protections continue, we remain committed to this work. buff.ly/O10h3vO

Today's the day! Join us in Gray Court, #SC as we celebrate land conservation, Indigenous leadership, & the ribbon cutting for this important community project with the Lower Eastern #Cherokee Nation, S.C. and @newalphacdc.bsky.social. Where: 3988 Warrior Creek Church Rd. Time: 11:00 AM

"The South goes first." Our #GulfSouth Manager, Kadin Love, shares what 12 years of #organizing taught him about environmental justice, #grief, & why supporting frontline communities matters for all of us. Read his powerful essay: buff.ly/jQ6QdK2

#Louisiana lawmakers passed HB670, opening the door for more wood pellet biomass facilities & more pollution risks for communities. #Biomass has a record of violations, fines, & instability. Families should not pay the price for corporate greed. buff.ly/LmzBHSU

Fires, floods, & extreme weather are warning signs that our forests need a different future. Healthy, connected forests help store #carbon, protect #water, & build #climate resilience. It's bigger than just saving trees...it's saving us! buff.ly/nif3pC2

Memories from Earth Day... The event has passed, but the work continues. Dogwood Alliance's #GulfSouth Organizer, Naya Black, joined #environmental leaders from across Louisiana to advocate for #forests, strong communities, & environmental justice.

Join us a for a #historic ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation of South Carolina on June 27th as part of our efforts to protect cultural heritage #wetlands and #forests.

True freedom means Black people in the South living safely without pollution. Our communities need more protection. The lack of federal regulations on AI and biomass pollution makes us all less safe. #Juneteenth

AI #datacenters are so power-hungry that they're looking to wood pellet #biomass to meet demand. Learn how more communities are fighting back and saving local #forests in the process.

#Legislative Day may be over, but the fight for #healthy communities continues. Tell your lawmakers to stop the expansion of industrial biomass in #NorthCarolina and protect our forests, air, water, & communities. Take action through this link: buff.ly/R4AhJXw

We were grateful to meet with Senator Natalie S. Murdock & other lawmakers to discuss community #health, environmental justice, & the importance of #clean air and #water for all North Carolinians. Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with us.

Another highlight from #Legislative Day: meeting with Rep. Allison Dahle. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss healthy communities, environmental justice, & the importance of protecting #NorthCarolina's natural resources. Thank you for your time and thoughtful conversation.

We appreciated meeting with Representative Kanika Brown during Legislative Day. We discussed the connection between community health, environmental justice, & protecting #NorthCarolina’s #forests. Thank you for your time & commitment to serving communities across our state.

What is #biomass, & how can communities stop harmful projects? At the NC Conservation Network Conference, Paige shared recent wins & lessons from the field. “Build a future that you want. Not just the one that you think you can get. That is how our movement stays inspired.”

Today’s meetings with North Carolina legislators led by ICAWP and the legislative fellows are still going! See these great pics of everyone getting ready to advocate for environmental justice.

Today is legislative day in North Carolina and we’ve been preparing for it! Yesterday, we met with ICAWP and our North Carolina legislative fellows to prep for an impactful day of advocacy.

We're grateful to the organizations supporting our 5th annual EJCP Conference. Together, we're bringing community members, advocates, researchers, & youth together to explore solutions and strengthen the movement for environmental justice. Join us online bit.ly/EJCP-2026

In-person registration is sold out, but you can still join online! Thank you to Climate Champion Sponsors, Concerned Citizens of Cook County, NRDC, and Sierra Club Georgia, for supporting the 2026 Environmental Justice & Climate Protection Conference. bit.ly/EJCP-2026

Paige is always tuned in to the conversations shaping the future of forests & communities. Last month, she represented Dogwood Alliance at the NC Conservation Network Conference 2026, connecting with partners and helping move important conservation conversations forward.

Communities deserve a voice in the decisions that affect their future. Thank you to #Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund, our Environmental Justice Hero Sponsor, for supporting EJCP 2026. bit.ly/EJCP-2026

#Bird populations are collapsing. #Insects are disappearing. Bat populations are declining. These #species pollinate our food, help control disease, and keep ecosystems healthy. When we weaken wildlife protections, we put our future at risk. Take action: buff.ly/Llhlaa5

Partnerships power progress. Thank you to Southern #Environmental Law Center, our Environmental #Justice Hero Sponsor, for supporting the 2026 Environmental Justice & Climate Protection Conference. Join us June 11 and 12 in #Atlanta: bit.ly/EJCP-2026

Communities in the US are living with the pollution from #Drax's wood pellet industry while the #UK's largest carbon emitter receives millions in daily public subsidies. buff.ly/YJkiUpI

Join us June 11 and 12 in #Atlanta for our 5th annual Environmental Justice & Climate Protection Conference! Thanks to @protectparks.bsky.social for helping keep tickets affordable and expand participation. Register: bit.ly/EJCP-2026

Join our Ambassador Meeting this Wed at 4:00 pm EDT. We'll discuss major developments in the #biomass industry, growing pressure on companies like Drax, & what these changes mean for #forests & communities. We hope to see you there! buff.ly/j9MLSnu

Join us June 11 and 12 in #Atlanta for the 5th Annual Environmental Justice & Climate Protection Conference. Thanks to Emory CHARTER for helping keep tickets affordable. bit.ly/EJCP-2026

When work is calling, but #nature's call is louder. 🐾 Photo credit: @dannasmith.bsky.social

“This bill uses taxpayer #money to support a foreign industry and makes it easier for them to pollute Louisianians’ air and water,” said Naya Black, Dogwood Alliance Gulf South Project Organizer. Forest destruction is not clean energy. buff.ly/LrQhxxW

We’re hiring a #Benefits Coordinator at Dogwood Alliance! Help support recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and people operations while building a culture rooted in #equity and belonging. buff.ly/iLPgLdn

A walk outside can change everything. 🌿 Birdsong, fresh air, sunlight through the #trees. #Nature reminds us to slow down, reconnect, and appreciate the beauty around us.

Last week, Gov. Brian #Kemp signed #HB134, putting Georgia’s forests and communities at greater risk. This bill gives a $250 million lifeline to the failing #logging industry. Read our statement and learn what we can do to keep our #forests standing.

More environmental #scientists and resilience planners are urging world #governments to treat forests, wetlands, floodplains, and coastal #ecosystems as critical infrastructure.

Drax is cutting down Southern forests and shipping trees overseas to be burned for energy. Communities are fighting back. Add your name and help demand an end to Drax's harmful #biomass operations. Sign now: buff.ly/QGDk1lm

Residents in Gloster, #Mississippi say a nearby wood pellet mill is making them sick. Dust, pollution, & #health concerns continue while the industry markets forest biomass as “renewable energy.” Communities deserve clean air, not to fight for their lives. buff.ly/zIuFBQJ

Meet our 2026 NC Legislative Fellows! These four young leaders will learn from community #mentors, visit with legislature, & speak up for communities and our #forests. These are the voices that should be in the room when decisions are made.