Written by Dylan McGuireEnergy and Climate Project Manager Aerial image of a hyperscale data center. The Expansion of Data Centers Like many other states, South Carolina has recently been experiencing a surge of interest from data center developers. One of the driving factors behind this is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), which requires an […]
...Written by Dylan McGuire, Energy and Climate Project Manager What’s your take? Where do you stand on climate change? Have you steadfastly stuck to the sciences and advocated for more action? Or have you remained skeptical of climate change predictions, exercising distance from doom and gloom messaging? More importantly, how does where you stand now […]
...Written by Dylan McGuire, Energy and Climate Project Manager A landscape of solar panels. The Coastal Conservation League’s Energy & Climate Program staff attended the May 17-20th, 2026 Annual Education Conference of the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (SEARUC) in Biloxi, Mississippi. The annual event, which is hosted in a different state each year, […]
...We’re getting closer to enacting wetland protections in Georgetown County! We need the community to show up for our wetlands. On Thursday, April 16th, 2026 at 5:30 PM, the Georgetown County Planning Commission will hear public comments on the proposed wetlands protection ordinance. We need residents like you to speak up in support of the […]
...The Coastal Conservation League today celebrates the service of Faith Rivers James, who has stepped down as Executive Director after nearly four years of distinguished leadership. Faith came to this role as a Lowcountry native — someone who has cared for this coast her entire life. Under her leadership, the League defended the Cultural Protection […]
...Thank you to the more than 1100 advocates who have sent a letter to the Public Service Commission telling them hands off Audubon’s Beidler Forest! Last month, Santee Cooper announced a proposal to cut down hundreds of trees in Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest, including sections of original and old growth, to make way for a […]
...This week, Conservation League staff continue to share their expertise on issues up and down the coast, from a successful outcome of a legal settlement to environmental impacts connected to a potential revival of the VC Summer nuclear project. Watch below and hear from Taylor Allred, Energy & Climate Program Director, and Becky Ryon, North […]
...Do you live or own a business in Horry County? Then, please consider taking Horry County’s survey for their five-year review of the Imagine 2040 comprehensive plan. Give your input on how they should adapt to growth trends and include a Resiliency Element as mandated by state law since Horry County adopted the comprehensive plan […]
...Last week, I presented at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)’s Summer Study on Industry. The conference, themed “Industrial Competitiveness and the Evolving Energy Landscape,” centered around innovation, efficiency, and advances in energy solutions for the industrial sector, which accounts for one-third of total U.S. energy consumption. Presentations covered a broad spectrum, including […]
...The Conservation League is excited to announce the appointment of two new members of the Board of Directors: Darcy Mauro and Duncan Mégroz. Darcy and Duncan share the Conservation League’s passion for protecting our environment and the coastal plain. Their involvement will be a tremendous asset to the Conservation League and to the protection of […]
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