Georgia lawmakers from Cobb, Fulton discuss Sterigenics plant
State lawmakers from Cobb and Fulton County met Thursday to gather information about Sterigenics and other plants after news of unhealthy ETO emissions.
State lawmaker calls for temporarily closing of Covington plant
A state lawmaker joined the calls Thursday for a plant in Newton County to temporarily close.
Covington mayor asks BD plant to cease operations after independent tests for EtO
Big developments involving the industrial plant in Covington releasing a known carcinogen into the air. After independent testing of Ethylene Oxide, ETO, the city of Covington has asked the BD plant to temporarily cease operations until additional safeguards are in place. But representatives with the BD plant insist it is safe, even providing an expert toxicologist to back up their claim.
Petition seeks to have California declare Joshua trees as threatened species
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.
Trump administration proposes expanding logging in country’s largest national forest
The Tongass National Forest covers 16.7 million acres and is the largest intact temperate rainforest in North America.
Salvage experts to haul overturned cargo ship away in pieces
Officials have announced plans to remove an overturned cargo ship off the coast of Georgia.
California governor signs laws banning fur sales, most animals from circuses
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first state to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products and the third to bar most animals from circus performances under a pair of bills signed Saturday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Jane Fonda arrested in Washington, DC at climate change rally
Jane Fonda was arrested on Friday after declaring she took time off her Netflix series to spend months engaging in political activism.
Atlanta students plant garden, learn about healthy eating
It was a day out in the dirt for a group of elementary school students in southwest Atlanta.
Invasive fish found in Gwinnett County
The invasive northern snakehead, which can breathe out of water, turned up at a private pond.
Unilever vows to cut use of non-recycled plastic in half by 2025
Unilever, whose brands include Dove soaps and Lipton teas, aims to achieve the goal by reducing its use of all plastics and using more recycled plastic.
Lego starts recycling program for unwanted bricks
Danish toymaker Lego is testing a new way for customers to return their unwanted bricks in an effort to move closer to its goal of switching to 100 percent sustainable materials in the next decade.
Reports of mold being found in Georgia State University dorms
Reports of mold and mildew have forced dozens of students from dorm rooms at Georgia State University. Student newspaper “The Signal” published photos from several students, appearing to show mold or mildew buildup in sleeping quarters, bathrooms and closets.
Scientists link 21 beached pilot whales dead in Georgia, SC
Scientists say they have linked four pilot whales found dead on the coast of South Carolina with 17 whales of the same species that died days earlier after beaching themselves in Georgia.
Salvage crews work to remove fuel from capsized ship
More than 74,000 gallons of fuel have been removed from the capsized Golden Ray's fuel tanks as of Sunday night.
At least 15 arrested during climate protest in Atlanta
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Buckhead to demand more action be taken on climate change.