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Environment Georgia @EnvironmentGA

Environment Georgia, a project of Environment America, is a policy and action group with one mission: to build a greener, healthier world.

Joined February 2011
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When Georgia protected the gopher #tortoise, it also helped other species. environmentamerica.org/georg…

Georgia: Setting goals for tortoise conservation

The gopher tortoise is in need of conservation efforts. Georgia DNR is helping it recover, benefitting other animals that share its habitat.

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19 Nov 2024
In case you were wondering, great blue herons like box-shaped culverts. #wildlife environmentamerica.org/artic…

Culverts- the unexpected partner for wildlife connectivity

How culverts provide aid to animals with fragmented habitats, and how they can be designed with animals in mind

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5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in Georgia environmentamerica.org/georg…

5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in Georgia

Georgia produces more than 37 times as much solar as it did a decade ago. Find more clean energy facts here.

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16 Feb 2024
Tragically, there is another dead Right whale. #StopExtinction environmentamerica.org/media…

Statement: Second young right whale dead in a month

More devastating news for the critically endangered species

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Thank you @ossoff for defending #LWCF! Georgia needs more conserved lands for wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is waiting for #LWCF to protect over 1,000 acres!
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It's only a few days into January, and we've already spotted 9 right whale calves 🐋 That's great news for Georgia's endangered state marine mammal--but we'll need even more babies to get the species off the endangered list. Read more:   environmentamerica.org/georg…

9 and counting: more right whale calf sightings ring in the new year

2024 is shaping up to be a good year for spotting right whale calves --9 right whale calves have been spotted this year so far

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21 Sep 2023
You can help pass new protections on critical habitat for threatened and endangered green sea turtles. Read below to find out how: environmentamerica.org/artic…

Sea turtles need a safe place to live

New protections on critical habitat for threatened and endangered green sea turtles have been proposed. You can help make sure they pass.

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Excited to be helping with the launch of Solarize Gwinnett in Lawrenceville TONIGHT!
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9 May 2023
Tonight’s the night! Solarize Gwinnett to launch countywide bulk-purchase solar campaign w/ special community opening event in Lawrenceville @ 6:30 pm. Join us! #solarenergy #gwinnettcounty #lawrenceville #renewableenergy #atlanta blog.solarcrowdsource.com/so…
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12 Apr 2023
"Methane gas should never be certified as “green,” “sustainable” or “responsible”. Putting a green stamp on gas misleads the public about the true environmental harm of fossil fuels. @bhuxleyreicher @mattcasale_PIRG and @NeumannJo explain. environmentamerica.org/resou…

“Certified natural gas” is not a source of clean energy

The federal government should not help the fossil fuel industry by certifying methane gas “clean” or “environmentally friendly.” That would be greenwashing, and mislead the public.

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The Georgia state marine mammal! #RightWhale
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28 Mar 2023
Whales get entangled in lobster ropes, and death can come slowly. The good news? @WholeFoods and @RedLobster can help save the #RightWhale by buying lobster caught with whale-safe gear.
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Last chance to weigh in on a mining plan adjacent to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge! environmentamerica.org/georg…

Last chance to weigh in on mining plan adjacent to the Okefenokee Swamp

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15 Feb 2023
So excited to know Georgia's Gov. mansion has a 'First Hive'! @environmentgeorgia
First Lady Marty Kemp
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21 Jan 2023
Thanks to hardworking researchers and @universityofga's Bee Program, we're one step closer to reversing the population decline of these important pollinators.
 We have our own First Hive at the Governor's Mansion and are thankful for this advancement. onlineathens.com/story/news/…
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A second right whale has been successfully freed from lobster fishing line entanglement! Argo is at least 42 years old and has suffered deep cuts but thanks to the brave disentanglement team he has a fighting chance. georgiawildlife.blog/2023/02…

Rescuing a Right Whale

There’s new hope for the North Atlantic right whale “Argo” after responders freed him from lobster pots and commercial fishing rope tangled around his tail.

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Just in time for Valentines Day-Save the Wild ♥️ of Georgia! Take Action Now! Show Your Love for the Okefenokee. Send a message today. Visit: protectgeorgia.org/okefenoke…
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28 Jan 2023
We've argued that we can save #RightWhales & eat our lobster, too. Here's a news story about a Mass. company making it happen. @EdgeTechMarine @dougmeehan wcvb.com/article/edgetech-lo…

High-tech lobster traps made in Mass. help protect endangered whales

New England lobstermen trying to make a living and environmental groups working to protect North Atlantic right whales have never been more at odds, but a local company may have found a way to help...

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Excited for this opportunity to learn more about clean energy and enviro priorities in the @GA_Legislature this year! @GCVoters #gapol
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4 Jan 2023
Georgia offered schools money to test their water for lead. Most didn’t sign up. Why? @LedgerEnquirer @telegraphga #readlocal ledger-enquirer.com/news/sta…

Georgia offered schools money to test their water for lead. Most didn’t sign up. Why?

Advocates say schools may be worried about the potential costs of if they find lead — and the state hasn’t provided funding to help.

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Hope to see more schools in Middle Georgia working to #gettheleadout! macon.com/news/state/georgia… @JenniferDuenas9 @JohnRumpler

Georgia offered schools money to test their water for lead. Most didn’t sign up. Why?

Advocates say schools may be worried about the potential costs of if they find lead — and the state hasn’t provided funding to help.

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3 Nov 2022
Jennette Gayer with @EnvironmentGA says that transitioning to a clean energy future doesn't just protect our health and environment-- it creates thousands of new, good-paying jobs too.
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On to a runoff! @EnvironmentGA and @EnvAm look forward to working to ensure @ReverendWarnock and our air, water and greenspaces win on Dec. 6th!
Environment Georgia@EnvironmentGA
30 Oct 2022
.@EnvAm & @EnvironmentGA proudly endorse @ReverendWarnock for re-election to the U.S. Senate for being a green champion on energy efficiency, electrification & solar policies & initiatives. Vote to re-elect on Sen. Warnock or before Nov 8! bit.ly/3U6XZS9
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