RELEASE: Experts discuss US clean energy growth, future prospects
Wind, solar power tripled in last decade; Maintaining, deepening investment in renewables needed.
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New report: Wind & solar energy tripled in US over past decade
Data also shows significant increases in battery storage, EV registrations & charging points; highlights rapid solar growth in southeastern states
RELEASE: New interactive map, corporate disclosure show progress on lawn care electrification
Cities, states, corporations slashing pollution, noise from gas-powered lawn equipment
General Mills shareholders call for less plastic, more truth in recycling
A noteworthy 40% of General Mills shareholders voted last week in favor of a proposal urging the food company to assess how it can increase the scale, pace and rigor of its sustainability efforts, including by reducing plastic packaging.
Hurricane Helene: Environment Florida, Environment Georgia leaders available to talk
Environment Florida Advocate Mia McCormick and Environment Georgia State Director Jennette Gayer are available for eyewitness accounts about Helene’s effects
NEW DATA: Large share of U.S. climate pollution comes from handful of coal and gas plants
America’s most polluting facilities emit more greenhouse gasses than some entire states.
RELEASE: Department of Energy’s new appliance efficiency standards will save GA households $108 annually
A typical GA home can save an average of $108/yr on utility bills over the next two decades, thanks to new national appliance efficiency standards.
New online resource: Interactive map reveals locations of plastic production facilities
Dozens of factories across U.S. produce plastic pellets that damage environment.
Dangerous and unnecessary: New report finds we shouldn’t mine the deep sea
According to a new report released Tuesday, we do not need destructive deep-sea mining operations to meet our critical mineral needs as Georgia and the world move toward clean, renewable energy.
Experts highlight vast potential of offshore wind to power America
Panelists discuss historic progress made on offshore wind in 2024, challenges ahead