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Climate and Weather November 28, 2024

When an atmospheric river meets a bomb cyclone, it’s like a fire hose flailing out of control along the West Coast

by Chad Hecht, University of California, San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The West Coast’s rainy season has arrived in force, with an atmospheric…

Climate and Weather November 28, 2024

Bitter cold weather expected in metro Atlanta by Monday

by Larry Felton Johnson It might not reach the teens by Monday in metro Atlanta, but according to the National Weather Service it will feel like it. A cold front…

Climate and Weather November 27, 2024

Cold front brings increasing storm chances in metro Atlanta through Thanksgiving

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia beginning Wednesday night and lasting through Thanksgiving. An approaching cold…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Opinion November 23, 2024

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2024 On Jan. 20 a new administration takes power in Washington, and…

Climate and Weather November 21, 2024

Much cooler weather to descend on north and central Georgia Thursday Nov 21

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Thursday, November 21. Much cooler air and gusty wind…

Group photo from the Smyrna Council COTY ceremony: (l to r): Betsy Madrerohon of Capital City Bank, Derek Norton the Mayor of Smyrna, Rose Diggs the 2024 Smyrna Citizen of the Year, Andrew Walker 2024 Smyrna Area Council Director, Michele Howard of the Cobb Chamber, and Ron King of Capital City Bank

Smyrna November 21, 2024

Rose Diggs named Smyrna Area Council Citizen of the Year

Photo above courtesy of Cobb Chamber (l to r): Betsy Madrerohon of Capital City Bank, Derek Norton the Mayor of Smyrna, Rose Diggs the 2024 Smyrna Citizen of the Year,…

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Environment November 20, 2024

Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone

by Zdravka Tzankova, Vanderbilt University; Carol Ziegler, Vanderbilt University, and James Muchira, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Under pressure from customers and investors,…

Climate and Weather November 20, 2024

Double-digit temperature drop expected in Georgia as cold front moves in

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Patchy fog is expected on the morning of Wednesday, November…

Science and Technology November 19, 2024

As the Taurid meteor shower passes by Earth, pseudoscience rains down – and obscures a potential real threat from space

by Mark Boslough, University of New Mexico, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the Taurid meteor shower now hitting the night skies worldwide, look for…

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Environment July 13, 2025

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