Where the 2016 Candidates Stand on Energy Issues: Gary Johnson
This post is the fourth in a series of blogs examining where 2016 candidates for President stand on key energy and climate issues. Note: The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy does not support or…
Standing up for Coastal Environment & Culture
Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, is a champion of the environment, standing up to protect the natural resources that have sustained Gullah/Geechee people for generations. Recently, one of Queen Quet’s…
What's the hurricane-climate change connection?
As hurricane season kicks off along the Atlantic coast (June 1 to November 30), it's a good time to think about the connection between hurricanes and climate change. As the climate warms,…
Honoring Memorial Day With Energy and Climate Security
If you enjoy the blog post below, please join us on Thursday, June 2 at 11:00 am, EDT, for a free webinar on national security and climate change in partnership with the Center…
New Shell Oil Spill in the Gulf Underscores Need to Transition to Clean Energy
An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico reported on Friday serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of perpetuating the fossil fuel era through risky offshore drilling. Shell spilled more…
Green Spirit Awards: North Charleston, SC Brewery Wants to Save Paradise, Says "No Drill, No Spill" to Offshore Drilling
This is the third post in our Green Spirit Awards monthly blog series, highlighting breweries, wineries and distilleries in the Southeast using clean energy to create tasty, sustainable beverages. You can read…
#TaxDay Blog: Our Tax Money Underwrites BP's Gulf Negligence
It's April 15--tax day (at least for most years). Some of us get returns, some of us get surprised with extra taxes that are due, but no matter if you owe the…
Green Spirit Awards: Rock Hill, SC Brewery Turns Sun Into Beer
This is the second post in our Green Spirit Awards monthly blog series, highlighting breweries, wineries and distilleries in the Southeast using clean energy to create tasty, sustainable beverages. You can read…
Coastal voices win out over Big Oil’s influence as plans for Atlantic drilling are cancelled
Today is a a day to celebrate. The Obama Administration has chosen to side with the interests of citizens, small businesses, and coastal communities over the influence of Big Oil and has…
What Presidential Candidates Said About Climate Change in the Florida Debates This Week
The hosts of this week's presidential debates in Miami did a service to the people of Florida by listening to the call of the 21 Florida mayors who requested the moderators to…