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The whispers of opening North Carolina's coasts to drilling grow ever louder. In a state as tourism dependent as ours, offshore drilling would be an economic disaster. North Carolina is the sixth-most tourism dependent state in the country, with many communities relying on the jobs and revenue only available with a healthy coast and a continuous flow of visitors. Inevitably, offshore drilling will impinge on North Carolina's marine environment. Pipelines, development, and drilling infrastructure scar beaches and undermine fishing economies. Our coastal communities cannot afford a sullied marine ecosystem, and contrary to industry claims, there exists no safe method for drilling our coasts. Spills occur, always. When it's well acknowledged that opening our coasts to drilling will not make a dent in rising gas prices, it makes little sense to endanger a thriving coastal economy. What's more, many of North Carolina's natural fisheries and coastal wetlands will be poisoned, thus jeopardizing future seafood hauls. Take a look at our issue page to learn more.
 Get Prepared! (for hurricanes)The 2008 hurricane season is officially underway. Joining together with PLAN!T Now, the Sierra Club is advocating for preparedness, foresight, and community planning to prevent human disaster in the upcoming storm cycle. This educational program provides the information needed to protect families and businesses in high risk areas. According to Carl Pope, Sierra Club’s Executive Director, “There are steps individuals can take and decisions that communities can make to become safer. That is why we are so proud to work with Morgan Freeman and PLAN!TNOW to raise awareness of these actions and to help protect our natural defense system.” For more information, check out the Sierra Club's Get Prepared website, the partnership press release, and the PLAN!T Now website.
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NC Coasts Threatened Again 