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Most Recent NewsLandmark Water Efficiency Bill Passes House and Senate 3/10/2010Atlanta, GA—By a vote of 166 to 5 the Georgia House of Representatives passed HB 1094, legislation to encourage, and in some cases enforce, energy efficiency in Georgia. Identical legislation (SB 209) had passed the Senate unanimously earlier in the week. Governor’s Water Bill Receives Mixed Reviews 2/04/2010Environment Georgia’s quick analysis finds things to applaud and much that needs improvement Ridership and Energy Independence are up, so are Fares 10/01/2009Atlanta, GA ? Transit supporters gathered at the Decatur transit station today to mark recent transit accomplishments and challenges at MARTA, Georgia’s largest transit system. First, transit ridership is up—as reported in Environment Georgia’s new report “Getting on Track” ridership is up eight percent in Georgia. Transit trips in the Metro Atlanta Area accounted for nearly 90 percent of this increase. Second, energy independence is up—people in Georgia saved over 67 million gallons of gasoline in 2008 by riding transit in record numbers. Finally, fares are up—because of funding shortfall’s MARTA raised their fares today, from $1.75 to $2.00. Most Recent ReportsSAVANNAH RIVER TOPS LIST IN TOXIC DUMPING 10/22/2009Industrial facilities dumped over 10 million pounds of toxic chemicals into waterways throughout Georgia, according to a report released today by Environment Georgia: Wasting Our Waterways: Industrial Toxic Pollution and the Unfulfilled Promise of the Clean Water Act. The Savannah River received more toxic pollution than any other river in Georgia and was the fourth most polluted river in the country. Getting On Track: Record Transit Ridership Increases Energy Independence 10/01/2009Transportation is responsible for more than two-thirds of our nation’s oil consumption and nearly a third of our carbon dioxide missions. To make us more energy independent and reduce pollution, we need to build a transportation system that uses less oil, takes advantage of alternative fuels, and shifts as much of our travel as possible from transportation modes that consume a lot of energy to those that consume less. Building a Better Future: Moving Toward Zero Pollution with Highly Efficient Homes and Businesses 5/14/2009A comprehensive plan to make our nation’s buildings more efficient by 2030 could save enough energy to power all of our nation’s cars, homes and businesses for a year and a half while saving Americans more than $500 billion. By renovating old buildings and ensuring that new ones use 50 percent less energy within ten years and generate as much energy as they use by 2030, we can cut U.S. global warming emissions by at least 34 percent by 2050. Our Issues in the NewsGreen wish list touted 4/07/2009As federal stimulus money for "green" projects begins to roll into Georgia, an environmental group is holding up Athens-Clarke County as an example of how to spend it. Georgia environmental groups push for more protection for river 7/10/2007If environmental groups have their way, Georgia's stretch of the Conasauga River could become the first in the state that's afforded the highest level of protection provided by the federal Clean Water Act. Georgia may adopt tougher limits on mercury releases 5/29/2007For the first time ever, Georgia is set to limit the amount of mercury that power plants can release into the air. |
