There’s a new biomass power plant in Colbert, which is 13 miles from downtown Athens, Georgia. This plant is burning creosote-treated railroad ties to produce electricity, something allowed under new EPA rules. But is it safe? Take the #Stand4Forests pledge. Correction: It’s true that Trump’s EPA changed the rule […]
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At their meeting on May 21, the Mayor and Commission of Athens, Georgia committed to achieving 100% clean energy by 2035. Is that even possible? How will we accomplish it? Thank you to the grassroots advocacy group 100% Athens who made this possible! Make sure to like their Facebook page […]
The Green New Deal may be voted on soon in the Senate, but what is it? Is it socialism? More importantly, will it save us from climate change? Fighting climate change at the local level is an integral part of the GND, and we need to push hard for our […]