Judges doubt protection of Georgia wetland under federal law
Federal appellate judges don't think a wetland near a hotel on St. Simons Island is protected by the Clean Water Act, despite what environmental groups say.
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Metro Atlanta’s declining air quality among worst in Southeast, report says
The American Lung Association’s report ranks the Atlanta metro area as the third-worst in the Southeast for ozone pollution.
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Black women-led bookstores host first Black Girl Book Fair in Decatur
Seven Black-women-owned bookstores host first-ever Black Girl Book Fair to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday.
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Tariffs and new federal energy policies cloud future for Georgia’s solar industry
Georgia’s solar industry sees clouds gathering on the horizon, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs and disdain for federal clean energy tax credits create uncertainty.
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Looking for Georgia birds in Cuba
Charles Seabrook recounts the birds he met during a recent trip to Cuba, especially the warblers.
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A primer on bird nesting in Georgia
Tips about bird nests, eggs and hatchlings by AJC environmental writer and birdwatching enthusiast Charles Seabrook.
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Opinion: Will buyers like this mini electric truck?
The world’s most efficient pickup truck is the size of a Mini Cooper, and it runs on pure electricity.
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‘Eye-candy’ birds may visit feeders during next few weeks
Male rose-breasted grosbeaks and other migratory birds are traveling through Georgia on their way to nesting grounds.
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Norfolk Southern offers first carbon neutral rail option of its kind
Shipping by rail is far more carbon efficient than by truck, and Norfolk Southern is leaning into it as a competitive advantage.
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Environmental regulator says $7.6B Hyundai plant’s wetland permit is valid
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed a reevaluation of a previously issued wetland permit for Hyundai’s 2,906-acre factory site in Georgia.