New Report: Cities and States Across America Are Achieving Impressive Results in the Fight Against Global Warming 9/07/2008

Atlanta, GA— Today Environment Georgia released a new report, Global Warming Solutions That Work, which details more than 20 examples of cutting-edge policies and practices that communities, states and countries are using to reduce global warming pollution.

Macon, Athens and Augusta Added to List of Georgia Cities With Too Much Ozone 7/25/2008

EPA’s new standard fails to adequately protect public health, says environmentalists and public health professionals

Statement of Jennette Gayer, Environment Georgia Policy Advocate, on Proposals to Open our Coasts to Offshore Drilling 7/25/2008

Environment Georgia is firmly opposed to proposals by President Bush, Senator McCain and Congressman Peterson to continue decades of failed energy policy by opening our protected coasts to offshore drilling. Drilling in these protected areas is not the solution to high oil prices, we need to reduce our dependence on oil. Instead of opening every last corner of our country to oil drilling, we need to produce cars that go further on a gallon of gasoline, invest in mass transit and other alternatives to driving, and develop clean renewable energy.

Global Warming Solutions That Work: Cutting-Edge Efforts to Curb Global Warming Pollution 9/07/2008

This report details more than 20 examples of cutting-edge policies and practices that communities, states and countries are using to reduce global warming pollution. These examples show that while actions to reduce global warming pollution require commitment and creativity, they also bring with them other benefits—reduced dependence on fossil fuels, cleaner air and healthier communities, economic growth and new jobs.

Offshore Drilling: Risks and Impacts on Georgia 7/15/2008

When it Rains, It Pours: Global Warming and the Rising Frequency of Extreme Precipitation in the United States 12/04/2007

Scientists expect that global warming will cause a variety of changes to precipitation patterns in the United States. Many areas will receive increased amounts of rain and snow over the course of a year; some areas will receive less. But scientists expect that, all across the country, the rainstorms and snowstorms that do occur will be more intense – increasing the risk of flooding and other impacts.

Georgia environmental groups push for more protection for river 7/10/2007

If 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 5/29/2007

For the first time ever, Georgia is set to limit the amount of mercury that power plants can release into the air.

Gardeners encouraged to combat global warming 5/25/2007

Georgia’s landscape and that of the country is undergoing major changes that could result in the extinction of flowers and trees if global warming isn’t thwarted, according to a new report released by the National Wildlife Federation and several other organizations. In fact, they estimate that 35 state flowers and trees could disappear if things don’t change.