Thu., February 6, 2014 2:30pm
Water, Water Everywhere But Not A Drop To Drink
A bill under consideration by state lawmakers would prevent farmers from withdrawing some water from the Flint River basin during severe drought. Opponents say the bill would permit government overreach, and threaten individual property rights. But the bill’s supporters say it would be in effect during extreme weather conditions only, and would pertain only to water from augmented stream flows.
Thu., October 24, 2013 12:31pm
Funding for New Water Project Has Opponents
The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to authorize spending for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. State officials hailed the vote as a major breakthrough for the state's top federal priority. But some opponents still say the nearly $700 million dollar project is far from a done deal.
Tue., April 16, 2013 12:51pm
Book Explores Muir's Southern Journey
John Muir is considered one of the environmental movement's founding fathers. He's most celebrated for his work in the West. But if it weren't for a trip to the South, he might not have gone west. He developed some of his core ideas in Savannah.
Mon., June 4, 2012 12:00pm
Tuesday is the deadline for public comments in a plan to deepen Savannah's harbor from 42 to 47 feet. Supporters and opponents of the project have been picking over the massive proposal and have different conclusions for federal officials who'll make a final yes-or-no decision later this year. The US Army Corps of Engineers spent 14 years studying plans to deepen the Savannah harbor.
Tue., April 10, 2012 11:50am
A coalition of Electric Membership Cooperatives is pulling out of Plant Ben Hill in South Georgia. However, the coalition has reached an agreement with their environmental group opponents on Plant Washington in Middle Georgia. Both plants have been a font of litigation since their inception.
Mon., April 9, 2012 1:10pm
Potential health effects of emissions from Plant Scherer near Macon are under a new review by the state. It comes after high levels of radioactive uranium reportedly surfaced in nearby wells.
Fri., May 20, 2011 11:51am
Consultant: No Good Routes For LNG
There's no good route for trucks carrying liquefied natural gas through Savannah. That's the conclusion of a safety consultant hired to review a trucking proposal. Houston-based El Paso Corporation wants to put up to 58 trucks a day on Savannah roads.
Tue., December 7, 2010 4:41am
Washington Coal Plant Hearing Today
The EPD will hold a public hearing on water use by a proposed plant in Washington county. The plant wants to pump water from the Oconee River to be used in the Ogeechee river basin.
Tue., April 13, 2010 4:11pm
State Wants to Sell Debt From Georgia Fund
A state fund that gives local communities cheap loans for their water and s
Tue., March 30, 2010 11:22am
State Senate Wants to Stop Cap and Trade
State lawmakers are urging Congress to not pass cap and trade legislation i