Southeast Florida Prepares for a Warming World
Another year is almost over and the southeast region of Florida seems to be another year wiser when it comes to planning for climate change. The 4th annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate…
Hurricane Season Draws to Close, Sandy Begs for Action
November 30--the day that many of us in the coastal Southeast can breathe a sigh of relief that hurricane season finally “officially” ends. Many of us can give thanks that we came…
Establishing a Wind Powered Economic Zone: North Myrtle Beach Reaches for Offshore Wind
On November 19, the City of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina officially became a "wind-powered economic zone" by proclamation of a City Council resolution. This resolution represents true leadership in the realm…
Hurricane Sandy and the Clear Imperative of Climate Action
This blog is the second in a series of blogs examining the impacts of Hurricane Sandy and its connections to extreme weather and climate change. Other blogs can be read here. It…
Clemson Report Reveals Economic Impact of Wind Energy in SC
A new report from Clemson University details the magnitude of the wind energy industry in South Carolina's economy. The South Carolina Wind Energy Supply Chain Survey and Offshore Wind Economic Impact Study,…
Where Gov. Johnson Stands on Energy
This blog is the fourth in a series of blogs examining the energy positions of Presidential candidates Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Jill Stein and Gary Johnson. SACE staff Simon Mahan and Jennifer…
Where Pres. Obama Stands on Energy
This blog is the first in a series of blogs examining the energy positions of Presidential candidates Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Jill Stein and Gary Johnson. SACE staff Chris Carnevale (as well…
Where Gov. Romney Stands on Energy
This blog is the first in a series of blogs examining the energy positions of Presidential candidates Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Jill Stein and Gary Johnson. SACE staff Chris Carnevale (as well…
Hands Across the Sand: A Tale of Two Coasts
This post was co-authored by Liz Kazal, Mississippi Campus Organizer for Southern Energy Network. Folly Beach photos courtesy of Foxworthy Studios. On Saturday, August 4, 180 communities in 32 states and 15…
Attention Deficit Hawks: Renewable Energy Provides Way Forward
With the 2012 election cycle in full swing, an emerging hot topic has been government subsidies in energy. Government funding for renewable energy has come under attack, coupled with claims that renewable…