Cedar Hill Enrichment Center Water Conservation Tip SheetWe want to stress that we believe these measures should be best practice in all our homes and businesses regardless of drought. Water conservation, as we in Georgia are learning first-hand, is a public safety issue that needs to become an automatic part of daily life...
May 23, 2008
Web Cam Offers Insight into other Atlanta FalconsThe public can again follow the private lives of downtown Atlanta’s most prolific peregrine falcons...
May 23, 2008
Dear EarthTalk:It is true that the carcasses of whales that wash up on shore are considered dangerous to humans because of the amount of toxins and chemicals in their blubber? -- Michael O’Loughlin, Tigard, OR...May 22, 2008
Sandhills Inventory Documents Unique Habitat, Rare SpeciesA survey of an unusual Coastal Plain habitat in Georgia will provide new information about rare species such as the gopher tortoise, Georgia's state reptile...
May 22, 2008
Wild Facts: Raising gatorsAmerican alligators live in a variety of wetland habitats. In Georgia,
these large reptiles mostly are found south towards the Okefenokee and along the coast. However, their range also extends northward to the upper Coastal Plain...
May 20, 2008
Governor Perdue Signs Water Conservation and Drought Relief Act of 2008Tuesday, May 13th, on the banks of a depleted Lake Lanier, Governor Sonny Perdue signed the Water Conservation and Drought Relief Act of 2008, SB 342. The legislation will expedite the construction of new reservoirs throughout the state. Measure will increase water reservoir capacity, add water-saving devices to sales tax holiday...
May 19, 2008
Dear EarthTalkWhat is the status of wetlands in North America? Years ago I remember that wetlands loss, due to development and sprawl, was accelerating fast, but I haven’t heard much on the topic of late. -- John Mossbarger, La Jolla, CA...
May 19, 2008
Georgia Southern University Will Provide OSHA Training in JuneGeorgia Southern University is providing industrial managers and safety personnel with an opportunity to learn the pro-active steps necessary to be in compliance with national safety regulations and statutes...
May 17, 2008
Dear EarthTalk:Are sunscreens safe? Which ones do you recommend that will protect my skin from the sun and not cause other issues? Bettina E., New York, NY...
May 15, 2008
Outdoor Burn Ban Begins in GainesvilleFrom May 1 – September 30 residents of Gainesville-Hall County are not allowed to conduct any kind of outdoor burning. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division imposes the ban on outdoor burning to comply with Federal Clean Air Regulations...
May 14, 2008
Bottled Water's Days are Numbered, says leading Environmental MagazineBottled water is out, and tap water is in, says the May/June 2008 cover story of E...
May 13, 2008
May Proclaimed “Dig Safely Month” by Governor’s OfficeGovernor Sonny Perdue demonstrates his continued support for safe digging practices by signing a proclamation declaring May as “Dig Safely” month for Georgia...
May 13, 2008
Dear EarthTalk:I really want to eat healthy and organic but am constantly traveling and on the go. How can I eat fast food without having to always end up at McDonalds and Burger King? -- Dylan Baker, Seattle, Washington ...
May 11, 2008
Flammer Relations Does More Than Just Talk GreenFlammer Relations, Inc., the Atlanta public relations and social media firm that has made a name for itself in the real estate and business-to-business worlds, stands out in another arena, too: going green. Featuring strategists with backgrounds in environmentally-friendly programs and promotions, Flammer Relations not only represents green clients but also employs green practices as company policy...
May 8, 2008