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Welcoming cruise industry, within reason – article by Dr. Teddy Gilbreth

By Mary Edna | Published: June 5, 2010
Mary Edna’s doctor is Teddy Gilbreth and this article is well written and insightful. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/jun/03/welcoming-cruise-industry-within-reason/?print Welcoming cruise industry, within reason Thursday, June 3, 2010 When I started noticing the first cruise ships arriving in Charleston years ago, my initial impression was favorable. Instead of picturing tourists walking off the ships and adding burdensome congestion to […]
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Nancy Vinson argues for protection of Kiawah Spit from development

By Mary Edna | Published: May 24, 2010
Please watch the following videos made by our friend Nancy Vinson to receive an authoritative knowledge of the history of Kiawah Island’s development and the folly of building on one its most valuable assets, the Kiawah Spit. Part 1 9:40 Part 2 5:14 “This presentation is about a development planned for one of the most […]
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“Sick City Blues” Community and Environmental Justice Conference on Saturday, March 20

By Mary Edna | Published: March 11, 2010
Renowned scientists, intellects, community organizers are gathering for a conference on the impact of international trade and port emissions on our health in Charleston county at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church.  They are concerned about diesel emissions from port operations that have been linked to asthma, cancer, heart disease, leukemia, high blood pressure, lower IQs […]
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