Heavier plastic bags, plastic utensils, straws, styrofoam cups and carry-out containers pose a significant long-term threat to our environment. Nearly 50% of Beaufort County is composed of salt marsh and tidal rivers and all too often, plastic and styrofoam products end up polluting our estuaries, where they can be ingested by wildlife or break down […]
...Heavier plastic bags, plastic utensils, straws, styrofoam cups and carry-out containers pose a significant long-term threat to our environment. Nearly 50% of Beaufort County is composed of salt marsh and tidal rivers and all too often, plastic and styrofoam products end up polluting our estuaries, where they can be ingested by wildlife or break down […]
...GrowFood Carolina Grower Highlight: Sidi Limehouse & Rosebank Farms Sidi Limehouse has “lived with the land” of Johns Island his entire life–fishing, hunting, and growing lots of fresh produce. Established in 1988, Rosebank Farms was one of the first farms to partner with GrowFood Carolina, making Sidi one of the first GrowFood farmers. He approached […]
...Will South Carolina ultimately see the massive boom in data center development some are expecting? A new report could help to provide clarity at a critical time for shaping our state’s energy future and helping to ensure we have reliable electric service that is as affordable as possible. In November, Applied Economics Clinic, a non-profit […]
...Howdy holidays, y’all! With shorter days and lower temperatures, I find this time of year is best for drinking a warm cup of tea, snuggling up to my senior orange cat, Darwin, and as of lately, writing. In September, I embarked on a year-long creative writing workshop, Writing the Wild. Through this program, I’ve been […]
...I’m dreaming of a white coral… Lophelia, of course! These deep-sea corals are naturally white in color, different from their colorful surface-level counterparts. Deep beneath the surface and just 6o miles off the coast of South Carolina, the Blake Plateau is a winter wonderland. No, really! Temperatures along the Blake Plateau average a chilly […]
...Traveling offers an opportunity to explore new cultures, recharge, and create lasting memories. But our adventures often come with a hefty environmental cost. From flights to accommodations, our journeys can contribute to carbon emissions and pollution. This gift guide features a selection of climate-conscious travel products, so that gift giving is kind to both the […]
...‘Tis the season for oysters and the holidays. Thank you for your dedication to protecting our coast this year. Download and share these festive conservation gift tags below, from us and ours to you and yours. Or download all of them here. Download Tidings of Joy Download Fa la la loblolly Download Snowy Egret Download […]
...“Food access doesn’t necessarily come to mind as what people would think a library is in place for, but it all really intersects with providing what the community needs and providing access to resources.” This, Kathleen Montgomery says, is what libraries are all about. Kathleen, associate director of Community Engagement at the Charleston County Public […]
...As plastic pollution continues to be a problem worldwide, it’s important to make sustainable choices close to home. As North Charleston residents and visitors, you can help reduce your personal use of plastics when you shop and eat at local restaurants providing more sustainable alternatives. While other municipalities in the Charleston area have taken steps […]
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