History shows what to expect from an expanding forest industry — unabashed dedication to its own self-interest. That self-interest is sustainable forest management to ensure long-term timber supply.

The Jasper County wood pellet mill that neighbors say emitted toxins that made them sick — and broke federal and state environmental regulations requiring permits— agreed to pay the state $15,000 in ...

An international energy corporation’s plan to build a wood pellet mill in Fairfield County suffered what might be a final blow to the fading project after months of opposition from area neighbors. A ...

Environmental groups are challenging Georgia regulators’ decision to allow a wood pellet mill in rural Middle Georgia that has a history of environmental violations to double its emissions of toxic ...

The owner of a Middle Georgia wood pellet mill has apparently abandoned plans to pursue a significant expansion following a legal challenge by environmentalists. Then, this month, the same regulators ...

Jackie Reynolds closes her eyes and massages her temples. The throbbing headache is back. It’s become all too regular. Two doors down, Shannon Smith rolls over in bed and tries to fall back asleep.

Dansons USA, based in Phoenix, said Wednesday that it will open a wood-pellet mill and distribution center in Hope with 50 to 100 employees over the next three years. It will be the nation's largest ...

KREMMLING, Colorado ” Colorado’s first wood-pellet mill started its first 24/7shifts last week to keep up with customer demand, says Confluence Energy CEO Mark Mathis. “We’ve been making some ...

The price of wood pellets used for heating has tripled on year, and representatives of some companies foresee the risk of possible future wood pellet shortages on the market as well. Last August, one ...