Learn more about Laura Cantral
Laura Cantral is the Coastal Conservation League’s new Executive Director. She brings with her a track record of success in strategy development, partnership building, and environmental policy at the international, regional, and state levels. Before joining the Coastal Conservation League in January, Laura was a senior partner at Meridian Institute, a nonprofit with offices in Washington, DC […]
In response to yesterday’s nuclear news
Here’s my take on the news that Santee Cooper and SCE&G are abandoning a nuclear expansion project at the V.C. Summer power plant and what you can do next as a utility customer and South Carolina citizen.
Is Charleston Next in Line to Take a Stand on Plastic Bags?
From the Charleston City Paper’s Dustin Waters: Is Charleston next in line to take a stand on plastic bags? Let’s consider the plastic bag. Over recent years, there’s been a growing debate across the country regarding the impact of these everyday conveniences. On one side, you have those who argue that plastic bags pollute our cities, […]
Keep up with Reopening the Connector!
Let’s get the City of Charleston to reopen this vital connection for bicyclists and pedestrians. Many of us all over the state supported Bill S.1375, sponsored by state senators Campsen, Hutto, and Ford. Signed into law in June 2012 with only two dissenting votes, it provides certain exceptions for bicyclists and pedestrians to use controlled-access […]
SCOTUS halts Clean Power Plan, stuns states planning carbon cuts
From E&E Publishing: South Carolina has been in carbon-cutting talks for more than two years, said Hamilton Davis, energy program director for the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League and a participant in the state’s planning process. “I don’t anticipate that the Supreme Court hitting the pause button is going to derail the work that we’ve […]
The Roads Bill in the Senate
Here’s an update on the progress of the roads debate in the SC Senate, with voices from social media. [View the story “Senate Finance and Transportation Committees Discuss Roads” on Storify]
Post & Courier Editorial: Turning point for I-26 transit
Turning point for I-26 transit By the Post and Courier Editorial Board January 23, 2016 After more than a year and a half of research public meetings and intensive planning, an effort to build a mass transit alternative along Interstate 26 between Summerville and peninsular Charleston is reaching a major turning point. On Monday, […]
Live 5: Johns Island residents protest scheduled removal of Grand Oak
Johns Island residents protest scheduled removal of Grand Oak December 12, 2015 By Liza Lucas Live 5 Charleston JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC) – A grand oak tree on River Road in Johns Island faces an uncertain future. “The Department of Transportation has deemed this tree to be unsafe for drivers going along River Road,” Natalie […]