“For four years, Green Century has pressed companies to avoid mining or selling products containing materials mined at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge,” said Leslie Samuelrich, president of Green Century Funds. “Twin Pines’ move to sell this land only reinforces our position that mining at the Okefenokee quite simply isn’t worth the risks.”

In the face of new attacks on our national environmental laws to protect the air, water and land we cherish, we sometimes feel powerless.

With predictions of higher-than-average temperatures through October, global warming will likely lead to global cooling inside the home. Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important to strengthen grid resiliency and meet ever-increasing demand.