Are we in an energy emergency? What Trump's executive order means
President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency—find out what it means for fuel prices, energy independence, and domestic production.
President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency—find out what it means for fuel prices, energy independence, and domestic production.
EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
Update: Colonial Pipeline says gasoline leak not expected to be fixed until Jan. 17
Emergency workers and crews with the Colonial Pipeline are on the scene in Paulding County responding to a possible gasoline release.
Emergency workers and crews with the Colonial Pipeline are on the scene in Paulding County responding to a possible gasoline release.
DeKalb school officials approve $9.4M purchase of electric school buses
The DeKalb County School Board approved the purchase of more than two dozen brand-new electric school buses.
The DeKalb County School Board approved the purchase of more than two dozen brand-new electric school buses.
Earth records hottest year ever in 2024
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Study on black plastics stands corrected by authors
There's been a public correction to the claim by the environmental advocacy group "Toxic-Free Future" that black, flame-retardant plastic, often used in toys and kitchen utensils, has more of a "forever chemical" than the EPA allows.
There's been a public correction to the claim by the environmental advocacy group "Toxic-Free Future" that black, flame-retardant plastic, often used in toys and kitchen utensils, has more of a "forever chemical" than the EPA allows.
How to recycle your Christmas tree: Simple tips for a sustainable goodbye
As the holiday season ends, many people are looking for ways to properly dispose of their Christmas trees.
As the holiday season ends, many people are looking for ways to properly dispose of their Christmas trees.
These are the ways you can reduce waste during the holidays
The holidays are a time for fun, but it can also result in excess waste that can affect the environment and here are some eco-friendly options to consider.
The holidays are a time for fun, but it can also result in excess waste that can affect the environment and here are some eco-friendly options to consider.
PFAS expert: Regulators could have detected forever chemicals in Athens wells 15 years ago
An Athens neighborhood’s long search for the truth about contaminated well water didn’t have to take so long.
An Athens neighborhood’s long search for the truth about contaminated well water didn’t have to take so long.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Cancer-causing chemicals discovered in Rockdale County soil after BioLab fire, scientist finds
In Rockdale County, the results of an EPA whistleblower’s independent testing on the county’s water and soil shed new light on the effects of the massive chemical fire at the BioLab chemical plant in September.
In Rockdale County, the results of an EPA whistleblower’s independent testing on the county’s water and soil shed new light on the effects of the massive chemical fire at the BioLab chemical plant in September.
Residents along rural Athens two-lane claimed for decades they were being poisoned. They were right
Residents of a working-class Athens neighborhood claimed for decades they were being poisoned, with a high rate of cancer, only for state and federal environmental experts to brush their concerns aside. New tests show the residents were right, with unsafe levels of PFAS, or forever chemicals, in their well water.
Residents of a working-class Athens neighborhood claimed for decades they were being poisoned, with a high rate of cancer, only for state and federal environmental experts to brush their concerns aside. New tests show the residents were right, with unsafe levels of PFAS, or forever chemicals, in their well water.
2024 closes out as world’s warmest year ever
The world is closing out its warmest year on record, and if the phrase sounds like a broken record, it is because the record was set just last year.
The world is closing out its warmest year on record, and if the phrase sounds like a broken record, it is because the record was set just last year.
Shutdown BioLab organizers pushing for more action after chemical plant fire
BioLab's chemical plant in Conyers has resumed some operations after the serious fire that forced thousands to shelter-in-place, but a group of concerned residents wants to get it shut down.
BioLab's chemical plant in Conyers has resumed some operations after the serious fire that forced thousands to shelter-in-place, but a group of concerned residents wants to get it shut down.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Biden visits Amazon, pledges climate action as Trump prepares to reverse policies
Joe Biden toured the shrinking waters of the Rio Negro as the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest.
Joe Biden toured the shrinking waters of the Rio Negro as the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest.
Lake Lanier Association issues urgent algae bloom warning
The Lake Lanier Association is warning boaters and residents around Georgia’s largest waterway to be mindful of possible harmful algal blooms.
The Lake Lanier Association is warning boaters and residents around Georgia’s largest waterway to be mindful of possible harmful algal blooms.