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Earth Day Reflections from the Southern Environmental Law Center

GIL ROGERS Georgia Office Director , Southern Environmental Law Center Photo credit : Stephanie Gross

I t can be easy to feel discouraged when you take stock of the obstacles to protect our air and water , fight for environmental justice , and combat the climate crisis — especially here in the South . Our region has inherited and created some of the greatest environmental challenges facing the nation and the world today . But at the Southern Environmental Law Center , we feel a great sense of purpose , responsibility , and hope for our environmental future because we know solutions start right here . Nonprofit and nonpartisan , we are the largest environmental organization rooted in , and focused on , our region . The landmark work we do in court , in government , and in our communities helps shape and drive environmental policies and protections across the country . To do this critical work , we partner alongside a variety of groups and communities across Georgia , Alabama , North and South Carolina , Tennessee , and

26 March / April 2024