Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The Conservation League played a leading role in preventing the passage of omnibus energy legislation that would fast-track the development of a massive, multi-billion-dollar gas-fired power plant and undermine regulatory oversight of electric and gas utilities.
Put simply, this bill is bad for ratepayers. It’s bad for our land, waterways, and vulnerable communities, as well as for our transition to cleaner energy sources.
House Bill 5118 would also essentially direct the Public Service Commission–our state’s energy…
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Over the last 35 years, increasing coastal development, rising seas, and storm activity have challenged South Carolina’s beaches. Most recently, longstanding laws under the Beachfront Management Act have also been challenged.
Since 1988, South Carolina has had a framework for managing our state’s beaches in the face of ongoing coastal…
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
For years, we’ve advocated for coastal management that balances nesting habitat with outdoor recreation. Colonial nesting seabirds–such as brown pelicans, black skimmers, and various species of terns–require specific habitats and features to raise their young. In South Carolina, Deveaux Bank is one of only six places that can support substantial colonies…
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Purchasing a home is a significant milestone and cornerstone of the “American dream.” It’s a place to rest and relax, raise a family, and secure a long-term financial investment. As climate change becomes a more tangible reality, the home buying process is shifting, especially here in the Southeast. A recent Zillow survey found that 80 percent of prospective home buyers consider climate risks when shopping for a home. Their concern…
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Next Tuesday, October 29th, the Ravenel Town Council will hold a second reading and final vote on a rezoning request and development agreement that would densely place over 80 homes and septic tanks outside the Urban Growth Boundary, on the edges of preserved lands, and bordering critical salt marsh and tributaries that feed the Stono River.
Tell…
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Have your friends and neighbors been asking questions about the Charleston sales tax referendum and what that has to do with extending I-526? Same here! To help, we recorded a short presentation to break down the facts and figures. Take a look and share with others!
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
Vote YES in Jasper County and support local conservation
CLEAN WATER, SAFE ROADS
A proposed Special Sales and Use Tax on the ballot in November has the potential to protect the environment and quality of life for Jasper County residents–helping to manage rapid growth, mitigate flooding, safeguard wildlife, improve infrastructure and more. Voting yes supports $94 million of funding to establish Jasper County’s first local conservation fund…
Monday, October 14, 2024
There is one last opportunity to share your concerns about the Charleston County sales tax referendum before voting begins! Show up on Tuesday night to tell Council we’re paying attention and we don’t support a $5.4 billion dollar tax that prioritizes funding for destructive highway extensions rather than meaningful traffic solutions.
Two and a half months after Charleston County Council voted 6-2 to pass the special sales and use tax ordinance which would fund the…
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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 Sources through the seasons?
The reliability failures South Carolina’s electric grid has experienced recently…
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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 an annual nationwide report that was recently released, researchers found that South Carolina already had…
