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North Atlantic right whale dies from entanglement injuries
A North American right whale that scientists helped disentangle from fishing gear has died, researchers say
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Number of right whale calves along Southeast coast gives researchers hope
Scientists have spotted 21 North Atlantic right whale calves off of the Southeastern coast this season. This is the most since 2011.
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Bird flu detected in another Georgia poultry facility, third case this month
Another Georgia commercial poultry flock has tested positive for bird flu, the third such case in less than a month in the state, agriculture officials said.
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Lawsuit targets exemptions Trump granted to Georgia plants using toxic gas
Environmental groups claim President Donald Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency and its administrator, Lee Zeldin, overstepped their legal authority.
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Stitch aims to mirror Atlanta Beltline to build park over Downtown Connector
Capping one of the country’s busiest interstate corridors with an elevated park is a tall task, but a group of Atlanta leaders aims to rise to the challenge.
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Crisis world leaders did not address at Davos: Our planet matters more than AI
Environmental stewardship and preservation fell in importance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and that should concern humans who care about the Earth.
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This trio of tiny birds can help brighten cold winter days
The Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse and white-breasted nuthatch have a reputation of being fearless, curious and friendly.
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DA: Ex-PSC candidate won’t be prosecuted for taking Georgia Power booklet
Patty Durand, a former Georgia Democratic candidate for the Public Service Commission, won't face prosecution.
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Data center tax breaks, energy costs emerge as targets for Georgia lawmakers
The Georgia General Assembly appears poised to consider several pieces of legislation this session that could affect data centers and energy costs associated with them.
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Could increased visitation ruin Cumberland Island? Plan stokes controversy.
The Cumberland Island National Seashore could see increased foot and bicycle traffic under a proposal open to public comment. The Georgia barrier island is a primitive place.