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@NewAlphaCDC

New Alpha CDC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working in the areas of environmental justice, health, and community economic development.

 Florence, SC
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Joined February 2021
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Groundbreaking in Marion County, SC! 305 acres once known as the Woodberry Slave Plantation will become Freedom Land Community Forest—protected, restored & shared for generations. A powerful step in #JusticeConservation. wbtw.com/news/pee-dee/marion… @NewAlphaCDC
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🚨🚨 Season 2 of The Call is here!🚨🚨 Check out Episode 1 featuring Min. Malik Saafir. We talk about the history of the Black church in the environmental justice movement, and what we must do to continue moving forward. youtu.be/uxiI5Ykr2e8
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Communities understand the problems that impact us daily. We also know what needs to be done in terms of solutions. #EnvironmentalJustice issues are no exception. We're thankful for @SourceWaterCo for partnering with us, and modeling the importance of community led solutions!
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We must be willing to make sacrifices to save and protect our magnificent Earth. That means doing the right things for the planet, and doing the right things for each other! Amen?? Thanks @WeatherProf for highlighting our work here in SC. 🎥: @CBSNews
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My faith informs me to subdue and exercise dominion over our planet in a benevolent fashion—not a malevolent fashion. We must do all we can to protect and preserve this planet that we all call home! 🙏🏿 🌎 🎥: @CBSNews
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This is what transformation is about. This is what democracy is about. Everybody working together. We believe that the Earth is a magnificent place, and we need to do all we can to keep that! Thanks @CBSNews for highlighting our work here in SC! cbsnews.com/video/south-caro…
South Carolina pastor helps bring safe drinking water to community in need

South Carolina pastor helps bring safe drinking water to community in need

Reverend Leo Woodberry recently launched a crusade to bring clean drinking water to his water-insecure community with the installation of SOURCE hydropanels, a technology that turns sun and air into...

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Yesterday, in SC, faith leader, and GreenFaith board member Rev. Woodberry led a rally and speak out to stop a polluting wood pellet facility in Florence. Check out the livestream and support them by following @KingdomLiving4u and Kingdom Living Temple! facebook.com/PastorLeoWoodbe…

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Kingdom Living Temple updated their status.

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When wood pellet facilities are built in our backyards they exploit our forests and natural surroundings, while putting our health at risk. We can’t afford to let this industry pollute our air with the false promise they are providing jobs. Thank you @sfretwell83 for covering!
Sammy Fretwell (@sfretwell83) profile pictureSammy Fretwell@sfretwell837 May 2021
European demand for wood pellets clashes with Black communities in South Carolina thestate.com/news/local/envi… @calundmark @nrnaik20 @DogwoodAlliance @KingdomLiving4u @selc_org @scccl @KimpsonForSC
Europe’s appetite for wood is clashing with Black communities in South Carolina

Europe’s appetite for wood is clashing with Black communities in South Carolina

Making wood pellets for European power plants could come at the expense of Black communities in South Carolina, critics say.

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Danna Smith@dannadogwood7 May 2021
Thanks @sfretwell83 for covering this importnt issue. thestate.com/news/local/envi… @NewAlphaCDC @southerlymag @EJinAction
Europe’s appetite for wood is clashing with Black communities in South Carolina

Europe’s appetite for wood is clashing with Black communities in South Carolina

Making wood pellets for European power plants could come at the expense of Black communities in South Carolina, critics say.

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Astrid Caldas@climategeek5 May 2021
Join our partners @NewAlphaCDC and @L5265 today, May 5th at 2 pm Eastern Time for the Effingham Community Awareness Meeting about the dangers and risks of wood pellet facilities for local communities. Facebook Live at facebook.com/newalphacdc/.
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The Pee Dee Indian Tribe and Dogwood Alliance have partnered to bring a beacon of hope to #SouthCarolina. As we kick off #WetlandMonth, check out the ribbon-cutting video for the opening of the Pee Dee Indian Tribe Educational Center youtu.be/kCU3lqGue6U
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This is good news! Every human deserves access to safe and reliable water. This is a big step towards making that happen. grist.org/article/long-overd…
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Black Americans breathe in more pollutants than any other group. This is not by accident, but the result of policies like redlining and polluting plants building in our backyards. We must keep highlighting this issue. The health of so many depend on it! nytimes.com/2021/04/28/clima…
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I see some familiar faces @100isNow @MarkRuffalo @GloriaWalton! We are honored to work with you, and we are thankful that @CBSThisMorning is highlighting your incredible work!
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@CBSMornings28 Apr 2021
The Solutions Project (@100isnow), co-founded by actor @MarkRuffalo, aims to transition to 100% clean, renewable energy for everyone by 2050. The project has supported and funded more than 100 grassroots organizations. We spoke with leaders of three of those organizations.
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There is no environmental justice without racial justice — only by dismantling structural racism can we truly build power for people and the planet. ✊
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Groundswell@grndswell20 Apr 2021
Great insight from the Rev. Leo Woodberry! The Rev. Woodberry provided great insight during the Working Wisdom Listening Tour, and we are excited to read more on how his community is building #CleanEnergyFutures.
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It was definitely exciting and very, very timely. Thank you for the opportunity to participate Rev. Woodberry!
Leo Woodberry (@KingdomLiving4u) profile pictureLeo Woodberry@KingdomLiving4u16 Apr 2021
We really enjoyed our virtual briefing with the @EPA yesterday. Thanks to everyone who was able to join us! We hope our conversation helped nurture a longtime relationship that will lead to more community based solutions to address climate issues we encounter daily.
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We really enjoyed our virtual briefing with the @EPA yesterday. Thanks to everyone who was able to join us! We hope our conversation helped nurture a longtime relationship that will lead to more community based solutions to address climate issues we encounter daily.
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The dream has exploded around the world!
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.@NewAlphaCDC's Leo Woodberry's environmental activism has attracted national attention. scnow.com/news/local/our-tim…
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