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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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Major victory in the South Carolina Supreme Court for the SC Environmental Law Project (SCELP)

By Mary Edna | Published: February 7, 2010
On February 1st, 2010, the SC Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Coastal Management Program which is used to protect wetlands throughout South Carolina’s 8 coastal counties.  The case was filed as an appeal by Spectre, LLC who had been denied a stormwater permit by DHEC, which included plans to fill over 30 acres of wetlands […]
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