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Compost Killer Bill Passes out of Committee in the Georgia House 3/10/2010

Atlanta, GA – HB 1059, a bill that would repeal the 14 year old ban on yard trimmings being sent to municipal solid waste landfills in the state of Georgia, passed through the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs committee on Wed. with only three dissenting voices.

Keep Georgia Green News

Compost Killer Bill Passes out of Committee in the Georgia House 3/10/2010

Environment Georgia Points the Way for Preserving State's Open Space 9/24/2008

Statement of Jennette Gayer on the House and Senateâ€™s Push to Protect Our Last Wild Forests 5/24/2007

Key National Forest Protections Reinstated 9/20/2006

Thousands of Georgians Call on Governor to Restore Forest Protections Before Deadline 8/09/2006

Clean Air News

Ridership and Energy Independence are up, so are Fares 10/01/2009

Groups Urge EPA to Strengthen Smog Standards 9/05/2007

Proposed Mercury Rules Donâ€™t Go Far Enough to Protect Public Health 5/24/2007

New Report: Georgia Global Warming Pollution Up 26% Since 1990 4/12/2007

Worldâ€™s Scientists: Global Warming Could Wipe Out 1/4 of All Species 4/06/2007

Clean Water News

Landmark Water Efficiency Bill Passes House and Senate 3/10/2010

Governor’s Water Bill Receives Mixed Reviews 2/04/2010

Obama Administration Reconsiders Plans for Offshore Oil Drilling 2/10/2009

Resolution to Drill for Oil and Gas off Georgiaâ€™s Coast Defeated 4/02/2008

Response of Jennette Gayer, Policy Advocate for Environment Georgia to â€œReservoir Development and Drought Relief Actâ€ Announcement. 10/25/2007

Energy News

Further Delays for Green Building Ordinance in Atlanta 9/29/2009

New Report: Strong Energy Efficiency Policies in Energy Legislation Would Save Georgian Families $340 per Year, Create 21,400 Jobs 9/09/2009

Risky Coal-Fired Plant Deal Receives Draft Pollution Permits: Statement of Jennette Gayer, Policy Advocate, Environment Georgia 8/25/2009

Now’s the Time to Unleash the Power of Clean Energy 6/26/2009

Four Electrical Municipal Co-ops (EMCs) Pull Out of Risky Coal-Fired Plant Deal 5/20/2009

Global Warming News

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

New Report: Temperatures in Georgia on the Rise 7/24/2007

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New Report Links Toxic Pollution with Health Hazards as EPA Acts to Restrict Pollution Data 3/22/2007