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Environment
Mountain Bog Restoration Sheds Light on Rare Habitat, Species
In the early-1990s, some conservation-minded folks had a vision to protect and restore one of the last remaining mountain bogs in Georgia...
May 28, 2008
GlobalShop 2008 Shines the Light on Innovation in the Retail Environment
The greening of retail, self-service kiosks and the continued evolution of digital signage were among the hot topics at GlobalShop 2008 (March 18 - 20, Chicago). This year’s show, attended by more than 16,000 visitors from around the globe...
May 28, 2008
Manatees are Back! Caution Urged for Boaters
The first manatees of the season have been spotted along the coast of Georgia, which means the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again reminding boaters to be on the lookout to avoid collisions with the endangered animals...
May 27, 2008
Dear EarthTalk:
I’ve found environmentally friendly shoes for myself, but have had trouble finding similar shoes for my kids. Are they out there? -- Dawn Masterson, Augusta, GA...
May 27, 2008
Dear EarthTalk:
What makes those so-called “new urbanism” housing developments popping up around the U.S. more environmentally friendly than regular old suburban neighborhoods? -- Rusty Spinoza, Galveston, TX...
May 26, 2008
Survey Finds 'Slightly' Fewer Bald Eagle Nests
Jim Ozier has seen Georgia’s bald eagles soar from fewer than 10 pairs to more than 110 in 20 years. The history helps him put this year’s dip in nest numbers in perspective.
May 25, 2008
Dear EarthTalk
What initiatives are taking place on college campuses to reduce the footprints of these large users of energy and other resources?-- Shawna Smith, Hamilton, NY...
May 24, 2008
3rd Youth Birding Competition Rates 'Awesome'
Brad and April Brown dared go where few parents of five children 7 and younger would: to a two-day birding event, the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division's Youth Birding Competition May 2-3...
May 24, 2008
Litter Defiles Georgia, Cleanup Costs Millions
The trashing of Georgia’s roadways continues unabated and it is costing state taxpayers millions of dollars each year...
May 23, 2008
Cedar Hill Enrichment Center Water Conservation Tip Sheet
We 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 Falcons
The 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 Species
A 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 gators
American 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 2008
Tuesday, 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
