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Will Duke Energy live up to its net-zero carbon commitment?
This blog was co-written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Hundreds Gather in Memphis to Discuss Environmental Justice Issues
This blog was co-authored by Sandra Upchurch, SACE's Memphis Energy Organizer. As fall descended on Memphis, over 250 people attended the Sierra Club’s 13th Annual Grassroots Community Conference. This was the first…
Wind Powers Jobs in Alabama
This blog entry was written by Allie Brown, former Clean Energy Advocacy Manager at SACE.
Olivia Amyette: Solar with a Family Focus in Northeast Georgia
On April 18, Olivia Amyette held a grand opening of her new solar installation and workforce center in Cleveland, Georgia. Olivia aims to train workers from diverse backgrounds and equip them with…
EPA: Coal Plants Still #1 Source of U.S. Carbon Emissions
There's nothing like a heaping serving of data to really drive a point home - and that's exactly what the Environmental Protection Agency does with its most recent report of plant-by-plant emissions…
EPA's Huge Water Pollution Decision and Why They Need to Get it Right
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has an enormously impactful decision to make. By the end of September 2015, EPA is set to update its 30-year-old guidelines for how much pollution states can permit…
New Study: Energy Choices Today Affect Water Availability Tomorrow
Today, the Energy and Water in a Warming World initiative (EW3), a collaborative effort between the Union of Concerned Scientists and a team of independent experts, released their second major report, Water-Smart Power:…
A People's Movement Takes Widespread Action on Climate Around the Southeast and Nation Today
This post is part of the “Prelude to Paris” series highlighting updates and analysis on international climate negotiations in the lead up to the United Nations climate change conference – the 21st…
Historic Announcement Advances Solar For Tens of Thousands of Households with Low Incomes
New programs unveiled today in a historic announcement will help make solar energy more accessible for people with low income and in disadvantaged communities throughout the Southeast. The Solar For All program,…