Climate Change, Reliability, and Affordable Clean Energy: Part 2
This is the second entry in a two-part blog series. In the first part, we discussed reliability concerns surrounding fossil-fuel and the reliability benefits of renewable energy and battery storage. In this part, we turn our focus to climate change impacts and federal greenhouse gas policy. Hot & Cold: How Reliable are our Energy […]
Clean energy boom brings jobs to South Carolina
Job market anxieties have persisted in recent quarters, but amid market concerns, the clean energy sector emerged with stellar growth. Our country’s transition to a greener economy has created a demand surge for workers in construction, professional services, manufacturing, and other fields. This trend signals how sustainable solutions are a pathway to economic revitalization. In […]
SURGE Radio: Catch up on the I-526 Extension
Emma Berry, our Communities & Transportation Project Manager joined Surge Radio to discuss the $2.3 billion I-526 Extension up for a vote this November as a transportation sales tax. They talked through induced demand and how highway expansions don’t help traffic, the projected damage to marshes, how the Mark Clark would cut through historic settlement […]
Cape Romain case dismissed!
Last week, a federal judge rightfully dismissed a case brought by the state of South Carolina challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) authority to manage horseshoe crab harvest in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. During spring migration, the federally threatened Rufa red knot (Calidris canutus rufa) stops at Cape Romain and other beaches […]
Climate Change, Reliability, and Affordable Clean Energy: Part 1
Are you getting ready for the holidays yet? It seems like every year, stores start rolling out decorations a little sooner. Personally, I like to get through Thanksgiving first. But in planning for critical infrastructure like reliable electric service, it’s important to make preparations well in advance. South Carolina Can Weather the Storm Unfortunately, Christmas […]
Coastal Conservation League launches campaign to stop I-526 Extension
The Conservation League’s campaign highlights environmental damage, community displacement, and the project’s empty promises to voters ahead of the November vote. The Coastal Conservation League has launched a “Save Our Sea Islands” campaign to stop the I-526/Mark Clark Expressway Extension project set to be funded if the Charleston County Special Sales and Use Tax […]
Hold the line for St. Helena
On Monday, September 9, Beaufort County Council will discuss the proposed Pine Island golf resort during Executive Session. Don’t allow a backroom deal to circumvent the Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO) and green light a golf resort on St. Helena.It is urgent to show up on Monday to remind the County Council that the community has […]
Court dismisses lawsuit challenging ballot question on $5.4 billion tax for 526 Extension
Today, the Court of Common Pleas concluded that voters will have to wait until after the November election to challenge Charleston County’s ballot language for its transportation sales tax referendum. This is an issue for all Charleston County voters. The County’s ballot language clearly fails to meet the requirement of South Carolina law to give […]
Faith’s Focus: Safeguarding our beaches and birds
We are creeping toward the end of summer; the season of afternoon storms, juicy John’s Island tomatoes, and time enjoying our beautiful beaches. This spring and summer, we’ve earned some major wins for our beaches. I’m excited to share that last month, Governor McMaster vetoed budget provisos that sought to undermine longstanding laws that empower […]
Solar Mythbusting
At the Coastal Conservation League, we are big supporters of responsibly sited solar farms. Unfortunately, we have recently heard a litany of myths from solar opponents, often related to conservation issues. Here are some solar truths to help set the record straight. Truth #1: Solar energy does not take up much land. Despite what you […]