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Fukushima Still a Disaster and State Secrets Law Passes in Japan
As if there wasn't enough to be worried about with the ongoing Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan that began nearly three years ago, there have been a number of false stories and misleading…
Bioenergy and Biodiversity in the Southeast: Like Speeding in a Crowded Neighborhood?
The following guest post by our friend Ben Larson was originally posted by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) on 12/5/13. The blog profiles a recent report highlighting potential impacts from one of…
Wind Power: Keeping the Lights On
This blog post was written by Peebles Squires and published at INTO THE WIND, the American Wind Energy Association’s blog. The original post is available here. It’s a new day, and Texas…
Burning Coal, Burning Cash in the Southeast
The cost of importing coal is a drain on the economies of Southeastern states, particularly in those states that rely heavily on coal-fired power. In an updated report, "Burning Coal, Burning Cash"…
Touring Sustainable Bioenergy in Virginia
Last month, I had the good fortune to travel to Farmville, VA for a conference on sustainable biomass. Hosted by the Center for Natural Capital, the event at Longwood University featured an…
Wind Energy Worth the Investment
This Opinion Column was written for and published by the Burlington, North Carolina, Times-News on January 24, 2014. The full article is available here. Wind energy is good for North Carolina, and…
Rural Clean Energy Receives Boost from 2014 Farm Bill
After a two year delay and a marathon slog, the US House and Senate finally agreed and passed a Farm Bill in January. It was met with bouquets and boos from various…
Part 1: Making our new Asheville office more energy efficient
This is the first post in a three-part series detailing energy efficiency upgrades to SACE’s new Asheville office. Read the rest of the series here or watch this video for a virtual tour! Since…
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…
Plant Washington's bumpy road just got bumpier
In yet another indication that the proposed coal-fired Plant Washington is not viable, developer Dean Alford told plant supporters at a meeting on September 16 that he is asking Georgia's Environmental Protection…