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Global warming update

The average temperature in Atlanta was 1.5°F above normal in 2006, while the average temperature in Columbus was 2.1°F above normal according to Environment Georgia’s second annual “Feeling the Heat” report. The report explores the connection between global warming and rising temperatures around Georgia and the country. Documented rising temperatures can have a powerful impact on our health and will disproportionately affect outdoor workers, the elderly, children, low-income populations, and those suffering from asthma, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses.

To address global warming in Georgia, Environment Georgia is working to stop a recently permitted coal-fired power plant that would emit over nine million tons of global warming pollution annually and instead increase our use of renewable power and energy efficiency in the state.

Annual scorecard for the environment

In cooperation with Environment Georgia’s federal lobbying office, we released scorecards that report legislators’ records on key environmental votes over the last year.

Covering both Senate and House votes, the scorecards help citizens know how their representatives in Washington voted on important environmental issues. This year’s scorecard highlighted key votes to protect the coasts from drilling, a vote to cut subsidies to oil companies and another to increase gas mileage standards for cars and trucks.

To learn more about how your representatives voted on these issues visit our Legislative Scorecard.