Why Strengthening Our Democracy is Vital to Confronting the Climate Crisis
It is essential for communities to have access to the ballot box and the right to vote to ensure everyday Americans’ voices are the basis for how policies are made. Our ability to…
NOAA's national climate report shows another record-breaking year of climate disasters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its annual National Climate Report today. Of note, it showed that 2020 had more climate disasters with a billion dollar price tag than any…
Regional Offshore Wind Agreement will Lead to more Smart Power for the South Atlantic
A new interstate regional collaboration in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic may lead to more offshore wind energy development.
The Ins and Outs of Trump's New Offshore Drilling Action
On Tuesday, September 8, President Trump announced a memorandum halting portions of his Administration's previous proposal to vastly expand offshore drilling around the United States, while ignoring the rest of his massive…
Where the Candidates Stand On Energy: Democratic Nominee for South Carolina Senator Jaime Harrison
In this blog, we examine the policies and positions of Jaime Harrison, the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's Senator. Also in this series we profile Lindsey Graham, the incumbent Senator and Republican…
Where the Candidates Stand On Energy: Republican Nominee for South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham
In this blog, we examine the policies and positions of Lindsey Graham, the incumbent Senator and Republican nominee for South Carolina's Senator. Also in this series we profile Jaime Harrison, the Democratic…
Amazon Wind Farm in North Carolina
Recent advances in wind energy technology have made wind energy an economic and reliable source of power throughout the Southeast. The first coastal wind farm to be built in the Southeast, called…
Promising Trends Emerging for U.S. Offshore Wind
A report released earlier this year shows very promising trends for the declining cost of offshore wind energy.
Hurricanes and Climate Change: Learn From An Expert
A recent webinar with NASA Senior Scientist Dr. Timothy Hall explained how climate change is affecting hurricanes.
Can Electric Vehicles Replace New Offshore Drilling?
Ten years ago today, hundreds of thousands of gallons of crude oil were gushing into the Gulf of Mexico from BP’s Macondo oil well, following the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig’s catastrophic and…