Environment

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Environment June 30, 2024

Cobb responds to local media coverage of spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County posted an update about its announcement of a wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona that was below the state Environmental Protection Division’s standards. The update stated that the headlines…

Environment June 27, 2024

Cobb County announces wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County distributed the following announcement regarding a wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona that occurred yesterday: Notice of spill from the Cobb County Water System’s Northwest Water Reclamation Facility Marietta, GA…

People walking and cycling on a suburban street

Environment June 23, 2024

Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe

by Susan Yeargin, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing…

An image representing extreme heat on a city street

Environment June 18, 2024

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

by Scott Denning, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Environment June 15, 2024

Fourth consecutive day of poor air quality expected in metro Atlanta Saturday

For the fourth day in a row, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect for…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Environment May 29, 2024

EPA just rejected Alabama’s plan for a state-run coal ash program. What does it mean for Georgia?

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2024 This story was updated at 7:40 p.m. on May 28 with…

A map of the area of Lake Allatoona where the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility

Environment May 29, 2024

Cobb County reports wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County reported that a spill into Lake Allatoona occurred last week on Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22. According to the county’s alert, “Cobb County Water System’s Northwest…

Environment May 23, 2024

Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome − this Minnesota park is an example

by Dan Trudeau, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as…

Environment May 16, 2024

It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants

by Christina Grozinger, Penn State and Harland Patch, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the…

Drawing of a woman working in bank of servers in data center

Environment May 13, 2024

Water-hogging data centers flagged in latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ environmental watchdog report

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 9, 2024 The Georgia Water Coalition released its annual report Thursday on the…

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