Georgia environmental news

Georgia Legalizes Human Composting as Eco-Friendly Option

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has signed Senate Bill 241, legalizing human composting in Georgia, making it the 13th state…

3 months ago

Georgia-Pacific Announces Closure of Cedar Springs Mill

News Summary Georgia-Pacific has announced the permanent closure of its Cedar Springs Containerboard mill, which will result in the loss…

3 months ago

Georgia Legalizes Human Composting for Eco-Friendly Burials

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has signed a new law making human composting, also known as terramation, legal in Georgia…

3 months ago

Georgia Power Advances Controversial Power Line Project

News Summary Georgia Power has decided to proceed with the installation of high-voltage power lines in the historic Howell Station…

3 months ago

Georgia Enacts Law Protecting Bayer from Roundup Lawsuits

News Summary Georgia has passed legislation that protects Bayer AG, the maker of the weedkiller Roundup, from lawsuits regarding consumer…

3 months ago

Georgia Power Begins Construction on Major Battery Storage Projects

News Summary Georgia Power has initiated construction on new battery energy storage systems totaling 765 megawatts across four counties in…

3 months ago

Georgia Senators Oppose Cuts to Clean Energy Funding

News Summary Georgia's U.S. senators, Warnock and Ossoff, are fighting proposed budget cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act that threaten…

3 months ago

Georgia Power Begins Construction of New Battery Energy Storage Systems

News Summary Georgia Power has started building 765 megawatts of new battery energy storage systems across Georgia to meet electricity…

3 months ago

Hyundai Fined for Industrial Wastewater Violations in Georgia

News Summary Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant faces a $30,000 fine from the Georgia Environmental Protection Agency for discharging industrial wastewater…

3 months ago

Georgia-Pacific Announces Closure of Emporia Plywood Mill

News Summary Georgia-Pacific has declared the permanent closure of its plywood mill in Emporia, impacting around 550 employees. The decision…

3 months ago