“My favorite definition [of sustainability] means we’re living more lightly on the earth. Not that we’re perfect, but we’re better,” said Moderator Henry Slack.
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Plant Vogtle milestone: A rate hike request related to pending start of reactor
A new chapter in the saga of Plant Vogtle has commenced. The issue is whether Georgia Power customers will or won’t pay an extra $235 million a year in capital costs to build the nuclear plant, or if the rate hike request will be delayed.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Business group files lawsuit against MLB
Happy National Pride Month! The June celebration is used to recognize the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, which became a turning point in the fight for equality. If you’re looking to support your community and move your body, join the Atlanta Pride Run in Piedmont Park on June 20. For over 30 years, […]
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Would-be Sandersville coal plant loses state construction permit
It had never gotten much past planning …
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Environment Georgia highlights green energy efforts; climate debate rages in Davos
Environment Georgia issued a report Tuesday on successful efforts to conserve energy on college campuses that can be implemented almost anywhere. The report came as teen climate activist Greta Thunberg and President Trump offered competing views on global warming in their remarks Tuesday at the World Economic Forum, in Davos.
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Atlanta seeking to push back its clean energy goals
Back in May 2017, the Atlanta City Council voted unanimously for the city to transition to 100 percent clean energy for municipal operations by 2025 and 100 percent clean energy for the entire city by 2035.
Now the city is saying – “Not so fast.”
The Atlanta City Council will consider a resolution by its Utilities Committee to push back those deadlines to 2035 for municipal operations and for the entire city by 2050.
