Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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 consulting group, released a white paper on electric utility load forecasting best practices, with a focus…
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Yarley Steedly joined the Conservation League at the end of 2024 as our new Director of Government Relations. She’ll be leading our legislative efforts at the Statehouse in Columbia. Prior to joining the Conservation League, she worked for the public and nonprofit sectors, where she sharpened her government relations and lobbying skills advocating for issues in the fields of public health, public education, and higher education.
Yarley double majored in political science and environmental…
Friday, January 10, 2025
Earlier this week, President Biden announced the withdrawal of the East Coast, West Coast, Eastern Gulf of Mexico, and portions of the Northern Bering Sea in Alaska from consideration for future offshore drilling — forever!
The Conservation League has long worked to oppose offshore drilling in South Carolina. This action resolves key shortcomings we pointed out in a 2020 moratorium on oil operations off the Southeast coast and is a significant victory for our…
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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…
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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 39°F, and marine snow falls from the surface daily, landing on a sea…
Monday, December 9, 2024
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 people you care about and the planet.
Luggage that makes a difference
Though it’s a…
Friday, December 6, 2024
‘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
Friday, December 6, 2024
State revokes authorization after decisive failure of sales tax referendum
Monday, South Carolina’s Joint Bond Review Committee formally revoked authorization and funding for the I-526 or “Mark Clark” Extension after Charleston County voted down a transportation sales tax referendum to fund the $2.3 billion dollar project.
Groups like the Coastal Conservation League and Southern Environmental Law Center have fought the I-526 Extension project for years, citing its destructive impacts on…
Thursday, December 5, 2024
“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 Library, is talking about the Free and…
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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 towards plastic reduction, North Charleston has not yet amended their ordinance language to prohibit thick plastic bags…
