Dogwood Alliance

09/04/2026

Burning forests for energy is not a climate solution.

Neither are other forms of bioenergy that harm communities, forests, animals, & land.

During Climate Week NYC, Dogwood Alliance, Earthjustice, NRDC, & the SELC are coming together for “Bio-Energy or Bio-Scam: A Course Correction for Climate and Communities.”

The panel will examine wood biomass, crop-based biofuels, & manure biogas, the harms these industries create, & how advocates can work across movements to challenge these false climate solutions more effectively.

September 23 | 8–11 AM | New York City

Space is limited. Reserve your spot: https://buff.ly/4RdixHE

09/03/2026

What happens when community members, nonprofit partners, & elected officials come together to confront the impacts of the wood pellet industry?

In July, we gathered for the NC Wood Pellet Town Hall Meeting to share experiences, build connections, & call for action.

The day included a screening of Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees, a wood pellet industry van tour for legislators, & conversations led by Anita Cunningham of the NC Climate Solutions Coalition & Sherri White-Williamson of EJCAN.

Community members spoke about how the wood pellet industry affects their health, neighborhoods, & forests. Their message to decision-makers was clear: Listen to impacted communities and take action.

On July 17, 2026, community members, nonprofit partners, & elected ...

09/02/2026

Join us today at 4 pm EST for our September Ambassador gathering!

This month, we’re making space to connect, share stories from our communities, & reflect on what we’ve learned so far this year.

We’ll talk about what’s inspiring us, the challenges we’re facing, & what’s happening across our communities. We’ll also look ahead to our fall Ambassador training series.

Come as you are, bring your experiences, & join the conversation. We hope to see you there!

RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CEF8RuZcQwmiUP3l25-1Fw

09/01/2026

Why did that tree just explode? 🌳 Is there really a “mother tree” like in Avatar? What happens to a forest after it burns? And why does California experience so many wildfires?

Forest conservation scientist Dominick DellaSala answers these questions and more in this WIRED video, breaking down the science of forests, wildfire, & how these ecosystems respond to change.

Watch & learn: https://youtu.be/fLIZslgfIdQ?si=qxo7EJKSTn8xBxi3 210.0121055502124101

08/31/2026

For years, communities have raised serious concerns about Enviva. Now, a new lawsuit is raising questions about how the company was run from the inside.

The lawsuit alleges that former Enviva executives committed the company to more than $650 million in wood pellet purchases without telling the board, in an effort to hit earnings targets tied to executive bonuses.

𝐈𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚’𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲’𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬?

Communities across the South have been demanding accountability for years. These allegations give us another reason to keep pushing for a future that puts people & forests before corporate greed.

https://businessmodelanalyst.com/enviva-bonus-trade-auditors-reversed/

08/28/2026

A caveman couldn’t write a worse solution…

We shouldn’t cannibalize our forests to feed data centers. Burning forests for energy threatens communities, wildlife, & our climate.

Read the report & take action at bit.ly/biomassdatacenters

08/27/2026

Save the date!

This October 21, people around the world will come together for the International Day of Action on Big Biomass.

Burning forests for energy is a false climate solution with real consequences for forests, communities, & our climate. Join us as we raise our voices for a future where forests are protected, not burned for fuel.

Mark your calendar; stay tuned for ways to take action & get involved.

08/25/2026

North Carolina communities are speaking up about the impacts of the wood pellet industry.

At the Clinton, NC Wood Pellet Town Hall, impacted community members, nonprofit partners, elected officials, & staff from the Governor’s office came together to address the public health, economic, & forest impacts of wood pellet production across our state.

The message was clear: decisions about North Carolina’s future must center the people & communities living with these impacts every day.

Together, we can protect our forests, strengthen our communities, & push for real solutions that put people & the planet first. 🌳

08/24/2026

No, this is not a Pokémon character. It’s a Venezuelan Poodle Moth! 👀

Nature is full of creatures that can surprise us. Moths & butterflies are more than beautiful & bizarre. They are pollinators & important pieces of healthy ecosystems.

So, how can you tell a moth from a butterfly? What makes each one special?

Take a look at these winged wonders in our blog, “Is It a Moth or a Butterfly?”
https://dogwoodalliance.org/2024/06/is-it-a-moth-or-a-butterfly/

08/19/2026

Wetlands protect our drinking water, reduce flooding, support wildlife, & strengthen communities. But federal protections for these vital ecosystems are being rolled back.

As federal safeguards disappear, states have an even bigger role to play. We need state leaders to protect wetlands from pollution & destruction, not give polluting industries a free pass.

Tell your state legislators to defend wetlands and the communities that depend on them. https://dogwoodalliance.org/actions/defend-state-wetlands/?sourceid=1124682&ms=Facebook