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LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS:
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- Breaking Ground on the Lowcountry Center for Conservation
- How easy is it to eat ethically in Charleston?
- Hicks: What Charleston can learn about traffic … from Los Angeles
- South Carolina Poised to Transform Former Coal-Fired Plant Into a Gas Utility as Public Service Commission Approves Conversion
- Residents Provide Feedback at Union Pier Open House
- Rita’s Roots Makes History as the First Woman-Owned Nursery in South Carolina to Achieve USDA Organic Certification
- HOA wins battle over rain garden, but homeowners say the fight isn’t over
- SC health department launches vessel turn-in program
- Microplastic permeates Charleston’s waters. Much about the pollutant is a mystery.
- Lowcountry Land Trust Summer Internship Applications Now Open
- Charleston Water flushes out ‘game-changing’ settlements over a bathroom staple
- Mayor William Cogswell and project leaders share vison for Union Pier development
- ICYMI
- APPLY NOW: SC Aquarium’s Teen Conservation Crew
- Storm drain stewards: More than 8,000 storm drains are available for adoption
- CARTA Seeks Community Input on Proposed Changes to Downtown Transit Service
- Duke Energy proposes new gas plant to meet load growth, but groups question projections
- Letters: Dominion Energy’s gas plan harmful to environment
- LISTEN: Surge Radio: Dominion’s New Gas Plans
ACT NOW:
- DEMAND the strongest possible pollution standards by May!
- Expand electric vehicle infrastructure in SC!
- Support thoughtful growth and land conservation!
- Lowcountry Thrives Green Business Program – Call for community FEEDBACK
- TAKE ACTION on transportation and mobility issues!
Featured Upcoming Events:
- MAR 11: Learn to Compost Home Food Scraps in Charleston: Folly Beach
- MAR 11: IOP Cleanup Crew Litter Sweep
- MAR 13: LECTURE – Beyond Dreams & Donations: Restorarion of the Crab Bank
- MAR 14: Roses & Rose’ at Hampton Park
- MAR 14: Charleston Green Drinks – TRIVIA NIGHT
- MAR 16: Community STEAM Carnival
- MAR 16: Spring Festival of Plants
- MAR 19: Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land’ Film Screening
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