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Memphians Caught in the Dark
This blog was written by Michael MacMillar, former Regional Organizer at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. All across Tennessee, low-income families are put in a difficult situation due to high energy…
Showing Up to Demand Energy Equity in Tennessee
This blog was written by Sandra Upchurch, former Energy Justice Manager at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
TVA Board Nominees Confirmed, but What About Dr. Brown?
On the morning of January 1, 2013, the Senate passed the controversial fiscal cliff bill and sent it to the House of Representatives. That afternoon, while all eyes were on the…
MLK 50: Our First Family March in Memphis with NAACP
This blog post was written by Jason Carney, former Clean Energy Program Manager with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Is Climate Change Actually a Threat to National Security?
In last night's Democratic Party presidential debate, two of the five candidates on stage--Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley--said that climate change is one of the greatest threats to the United States' national…
Yes, America wants solar and wind, not nukes
This guest blog was originally published by Michael Mariotte, president of the Nuclear Information Resource Service (NIRS) in GreenWorld on January 16, 2015. Find the direct post here. The post references the…
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…
These 51 Southeast Mayors and Communities Are Going for 100% Renewable Energy
Mayors and cities around the Southeast are going all in on renewable energy, which can help lower electricity costs, reduce pollution, and create jobs. The Sierra Club is compiling a list of…