Rachel Carson Council
@RachelCarsonDC
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We are a national organization carrying on Rachel Carson’s work of environmental justice, conservation, and fascination with all forms of life.
Washington, DC
Joined August 2011
“Rachel Carson’s seminal work also shifted our way of thinking about nature. For the first time, the environment was not just something out there that could be tracked and measured, but something that lived inside all of us.” More via @BKLYNlibrary:
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Big Biomass = Big Pollution. Drax and Enviva are destroying American forests and polluting communities under the guise of “green energy.” Learn more about the true costs of wood pellets: https://t.co/aRdcjFoYrv
#BackDownBigBiomass
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Known for its crimson head and bold black-and-white wings, the Red-headed Woodpecker is one of the few birds that stores food for later—tucking insects and nuts into tree crevices. Learn more: https://t.co/oKufeVtnxy
#BirdOfTheWeek
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Forests are vital for carbon storage and biodiversity. Biomass clear-cutting replaces them with monocultures that store less carbon and support fewer species. More: https://t.co/9DuFMdqoPA
#BackDownBigBiomass
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You don’t need to be an artist to use cartoons as a tool for change. Join us on 11/12, where you’ll learn how to combine humor, storytelling, & cartooning to spark conversations about climate issues. RSVP: https://t.co/K8m14SXMMj
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Nothing scares us more than watching American forests cut and shipped overseas to burn. That’s why we work at the national level to protect forests, support impacted communities, & fight industrial biomass expansion. https://t.co/aRdcjFoYrv
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When we destroy the natural world, we destroy the systems that sustain us. Protecting nature is protecting ourselves. Join us in protecting our forests: https://t.co/ECAaCm7Esp
#BackDownBigBiomass
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A new short #documentary by the @RachelCarsonDC reveals the #environmental and community health impacts of industrial wood pellet production done by companies like Drax and Enviva. Watch Now. https://t.co/kySRBN2ZT1
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Did you know 96 million Americans are birders? 🐦 Birding offers therapy, education, and joy—and in 2022, they spent a collective 7.5 billion days watching birds! Discover our #BirdOfTheWeek: https://t.co/oKufeVtnxy
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Our forests aren’t fuel. Our latest report calls for improved policies, natural resource management, and international collaboration to end industrial biomass for good. Learn more: https://t.co/9DuFMdqoPA
#BackDownBigBiomass
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Once a defining feature of eastern U.S. forests, the American chestnut was nearly wiped out by an invasive blight in the early 20th century. This essay reflects on how profound remembering what we’ve lost can be. Read the full essay: https://t.co/jkCMtz3QYd
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Big Biomass = Big Pollution. Drax and Enviva are destroying American forests and polluting communities under the guise of “green energy.” Read @RachelCarsonDC’s new report on the true costs of wood pellets: https://t.co/4ek6TOdrLw
#BackDownBigBiomass
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Industrial biomass isn’t green. Our report shows it’s more carbon-intensive than coal, destroys forests, & harms communities. It’s time to end biomass subsidies & the industry’s growth: https://t.co/9DuFMdqoPA
#BackDownBigBiomass
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The Brown Pelican was nearly lost to DDT contamination but recovered after the pesticide’s ban. Now thriving along our coasts, it’s a living reminder of why protecting wildlife and ecosystems matters. #BirdOfTheWeek: https://t.co/oKufeVtnxy
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Altamaha Green Energy plans to burn 900k+ tons of wood yearly in #Jesup - raising power costs and polluting the air. Celebrate International Day of Action on #BigBiomass with us by speaking up for healthy# forests. Send a message to GA lawmakers today. https://t.co/ZqITmAitYq
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Cut subsidies, not trees. We’re joining the International Day of Action on Big Biomass to demand an end to the subsidies and loopholes propping up this dirty industry. Take action: https://t.co/ECAaCm7Esp
#BigBadBiomass #BackDownBigBiomass
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We are thrilled to welcome the @univmiami to our Campus Network, which works to connect campuses leading on climate, conservation, and justice. Learn more: https://t.co/iWPUj7egsX
#CampusNetwork #ClimateAction #UniversityofMiami
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Missed this week #BirdOfTheWeek? It’s probably because this week’s bird is elusive! Found only on Alaska’s western coast or on remote St. Matthew or Hall Islands, McKay's Buntings are members of the Passerine family. More: https://t.co/oKufeVtnxy
#Birdwatching #Birds
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Big Biomass = Big Pollution. Drax and Enviva are destroying American forests and polluting communities under the guise of “green energy.” Read @RachelCarsonDC’s new report on the true costs of wood pellets: https://t.co/eSdrvDJTFe
#BackDownBigBiomass
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Industrial biomass isn’t clean or green. It’s more carbon-intensive than coal, destroys forests, and harms communities. It’s time to end biomass subsidies and the industry’s expansion. More: https://t.co/aRdcjFoYrv
#BackDownBigBiomass
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